Reference Title Description Date Page No EM1/2 Aber (formerly Owing to the outbreak of War, School did not re-open today. All members of the staff attended 4 Sep 1939 117 Craigrhiwglyn) to receive instructions, if any, and salaries were paid out School, Ogmore Vale School re-opened today. Several evacuees have been admitted. Gas mask boxes were put in 11 Sep 1939 118 order with names and strings on them. Children given instruction where to put them etc. Masks were tried on to get correct fitting 12 Sep 1939 118 Fire and Gas Mask Drill 18 Sep 1939 118 Mr Powell HMI visited the school to discuss ARP. He enquired about the unofficial evacuees and 19 Sep 1939 118 where they came from The Chief Air Raid Warden visited the school 20 Sep 1939 119 I reported to the Police the number of children without gas masks. Most of these are under 3 21 Sep 1939 119 years old Three evacuees have left during the week-end. They have returned to their homes in London 25 Sep 1939 119 Gas Mask Drill 12 Oct 1939 119 The following information was sent to the Director today re the closing of school at 3.30 so that 16 Oct 1939 119-120 children might reach home before the “Black-Out”. Morning session starts 9am-3 hours-closes 12 noon. Registers 1st marking 9am 2nd marking 10am. Afternoon session to start 1.15pm-2 ¼ hours-close 3.30pm. Registers 1st marking 1.20pm 2nd marking 1.45pm This arrangement to take place as from Oct 1st to Feb 28th 1940 From today, afternoon session starts at 1.15pm and finishes at 3.30pm 1 Nov 1939 120 Air-Raid Dismissal Rehearsal was held this morning, in conjunction with the Girls’ and Boys’ 7 Mar 1940 124 Depts. It was very successful-when the staff went home within the five minutes after the children left, there were no children on the streets Miss Margaret Jones, Supplementary Teacher, today received a War Bonus as from Dec (£2.12s) 2 Apr 1940 124-125 at the rate of 13/- per month. This was in addition to an annual increment of £5 due from March 1st. I have written to the Director of Education today pointing out the difficulty of running this 29 Apr 1940 126 school with 3 teachers (one of whom is a supplementary teacher) when there are 130 children on books, 50 of whom remain in school daily for lunch. Today this school was registered with the Nantymoel Cooperative Society for the purpose of obtaining sugar to provide a hot drink for the children who remain in school for lunch (Circular E:26:40) War Emergency Measure. School re-opened today during the Whitsun Week. Holiday cancelled. 14 May 1940 127 All the staff (M Llewellyn, B Williams, M Jones, EM Lewis) present. The following articles (former Melin Ifan Ddu stock) were removed this morning, to prepare a class-room in the event of evacuees being sent to the school. 2 tables, 2 Fireguards-Aber Girls School, 1 Clothes Stand, 3 Dual Desks, 2 Teachers Chairs), Aber Boys School. 1 Book Shelf-Aber Girls School Gas-mask inspection and drill taken in Classes 1 and 2. 1 child has lost inlet valve; 1 child has 22 May 1940 128 broken eye-piece, 3 were ill-fitting. Advised parents of their children to replace the face-pieces All respirators of Classes 1 and 2 are in good condition and fitting well. Gas Mask inspection and 23 May 1940 128 drill in Class 3 This school was opened today (Sunday) at the request of the Director of Education for the 16 Jun 1940 128 reception of children evacuated from London under the Governments Evacuation Scheme The first Air Raid Warning during school hours was experienced today. The warning signal was 3 Jul 1940 128 blown at 12.20 when 44 children were at lunch. These children were immediately assembled in the lower corridor which has been prepared for the purpose. The children remained there under the supervision of the Acting Head Teacher until the sounding of the “All Clear” signal at 12.50 Caretaker reported that County Architect had been at the school on the previous evening, 11 Jul 1940 129 inspecting the school for ARP purposed. The architect expressed satisfaction with the measures that had been by the staff to protect the lower corridor from blast and splinter School to open at 10am for morning session until further notice (Circular E/50/40) aft session 15 Jul 1940 129 1.30 to 3.45. Air Raid Warning 10.15am. 48 children remained in school until All Clear Signal 11.05am Air Raid Warning 11.55. All Clear 12.15. Children remained in school under supervision of 18 Jul 1940 129-130 teachers. Second Air Raid Warning 3.55. All Clear 4.55. Five Blackmill children remained in school under supervision of teachers School reopened after curtailed summer vacation. Permit to obtain sugar for midday meal with 19 Aug 1940 130 a hot drink received from Food Control Office; Cooperative stores supplied 7lbs of sugar at 2/7 ½ Nurse had just commenced cleanliness survey when air-raid warning was sounded. Children 20 Aug 1940 130 were dispersed with the exception of 39 who were taken to lower corridor under supervision of teachers. All clear went 11.50. It was followed by second warning at 12 o’clock. All clear sounding 12.45 Nurse was continuing cleanliness survey when air-raid warning went at 10.20. All clear went at 21 Aug 1940 130 11.10, when nurse completed inspection Air Raid Warning 3.50. Head Teacher remained in school with Blackmill children until All Clear 29 Aug 1940 131 5.05pm Air Raid Warning 12.35. All Clear 1.10pm. 29 children remained in school under supervision of 30 Aug 1940 131 Acting HT and Miss Lewis Air Raid Warning 9.50. All Clear 9.05. 23 Children remained in school under supervision of Miss 2 Sep 1940 131 M Jones and Acting HT. Two Special Constables came to the school at 9.20 and informed me that the second Air Raid Warning had gone 10 minutes previous. The warning had not been heard by any of the staff and since it was so late after the warning all the children were kept in school Air Raid Warning 9.55. All Clear 10.15. 3 Sep 1940 131 Air Raid Warning 9.30. All Clear 9.50 11 Sep 1940 131 Air Raid Warning 2pm. All Clear 2.10. 42 children remained in school with teachers 12 Sep 1940 132 Air Raid Warning 9.50am. All Clear 10.15am. 37 children remained in school. Air Raid Warning 17 Sep 1940 132 2.05pm. All Clear 2.25pm. 43 children remained in school Air Raid Warning 9.55am. All Clear 10.25. 41 children remained in school. Gas Mask Drill taken 18 Sep 1940 132 throughout school. I Rachel Evans commence duties as Head Teacher of the Dept. today. Air Raid Warning 10.45. 1 Oct 1940 133 All Clear 11.30. 35 children remained in school. Gas Mask Drill taken today Air Raid Warning 10.55. All Clear 11.45. 51 children remained in school 3 Oct 1940 133 Air Raid Warning 10.35. All clear 10.55 4 Oct 1940 133 Air Raid Warning 2.55. All Clear 3.40. 50 children remained in school 8 Oct 1940 133 School re-opened this morning all teachers present. Air Raid Warning 11.45. All Clear 12.15. 50 28 Oct 1940 133-134 children remained in school Air Raid Warning at 1.05, all the children remaining in school for dinner went into the lower 8 Nov 1940 134 corridor in charge of Miss Llewellyn. No of scholars 38. All Clear 1.35 Air Raid Warning at 3.10. All Clear 3.40. Thirty children remain 11 Nov 1940 134 Air Raid Warning 1.25. All clear 44 children remained in school 13 Nov 1940 135 Air Raid Warning 9.50. All clear 10.10. 40 children remained in school 15 Nov 1940 135 Received today Stirrup Pump, 2 bucket and 1 shovel 19 Nov 1940 135 I have been granted leave of absence for this afternoon in order to enable me to attend a 21 Nov 1940 135 lecture at the University College Cardiff on Emergency Nursery Schools Air Raid Warning at 1.30. All Clear 1.55. 67 children remained in school. Air Raid Warning 3.30. 26 Nov 1940 136 The bus children were taken to their homes, all children living near were sent home in charge of Miss Llewellyn I left school early this morning in order to attend a meeting of Head Teachers at Nantymoel, to 29 Nov 1940 136 make arrangements for Evacuees that are expected this evening Ten evacuated children were entered today. Four are from Flanville Road Jnr School Sheldon 2 Dec 1940 136 Birmingham and six from York Road Jnr Infants School Hall Green Birmingham. They are in charge of Miss B Moor CT Air Raid Alarm today All Clear in 20 mins. 103 children remained in school 3 Dec 1940 137 Air Raid Alarm today at 3.05. All Clear 3.30. 60 children remained in school 4 Dec 1940 137 Air Raid Alarm 1.50. All Clear 2.05. Air Raid Alarm 2.20. All Clear 3.55 11 Dec 1940 137 Mr Jenkins HMI called here this afternoon re surplus furniture 16 Dec 1940 137 Air Alert this morning 11,25 to lunch time 17 Dec 1940 137 As from today school hours are as follows: Morning session 9.30-12.30. Afternoon session 2-4 13 Jan 1941 139 Air Raid Warning 12.15. All Clear 12.25. Air Raid Warning 1.55. All Clear 2.10 20 Jan 1941 139 Two buckets with sand were delivered to this school today 22 Jan 1941 139 1st Class Gas Mask Inspection. Five children without masks. Five children with small masks need 29 Jan 1941 140 medium. All eye pieces were treated with toilet soap The time for afternoon session is now 2 to 3.45. D of Edu instructions. Miss K M Davies called 10 Feb 1941 142 here this dinner hour to make enquiries re the children who remain in school for dinner Air Raid Warning this morning at 9.20. All clear 9.40. The children who live a distance from the 27 Feb 1941 142 school remained in the downstairs corridor in charge of Miss Jones and Miss Moore Miss Llewellyn absent this afternoon. She has to attend a meeting of the Welsh Board of Health 3 Mar 1941 142 at Cardiff I received a communication from the Director of Education this morning informing me that Miss 5 Mar 1941 143 B Moore the Birmingham Evacuee Teacher was to return to Birmingham and commence duties there next Monday Air Raid Warning this dinner hour at 1.30. All Clear 2.15. All the dinner children were kept in the 7 Mar 1941 143 downstairs corridor in charge of Miss Llewellyn Miss B Moore has been recalled to Birmingham, her class has to be divided between Miss 10 Mar 1941 143 Llewellyn and myself Air Raid Warning this morning at 11.15. All Clear 11.55. Air Raid Alert again this afternoon at 11 Mar 1941 143 3.10. All Clear 3.35 Air Raid Alert this morning at 12.25. Thirty tow dinner children remained in downstairs corridor 17 Mar 1941 144 in charge of Miss Llewellyn I received four one pound cartons of Malt and oil this morning 25 Mar 1941 144 Air Raid Alert this morning at 9.20. All Clear 9.30. Air Raid Alert Again at 9.45. All Clear 10.15 26 Mar 1941 144 Air Raid Alert 2.35. All Clear 3.20 27 Mar 1941 144 Miss Mavis Llewellyn absent today reason being Deputation to Regional Food Controller, 1 May 1941 145 Cardiff. The reply to her application for leave of absence arrived too late, so I gave her permission to be absent from duties Gas Masks inspected today 14 Apr 1941 145 Air Raid Warning this afternoon at 2.10. All Clear at 2.25. The children who live near the school 22 Apr 1941 145-146 ran to their homes. The others went to the downstairs corridor and remained there in charge of staff Air Raid Alert this morning at 10.55. All Clear 11.25. 54 children remained in school 29 May 1941 146 Gas Mask Inspection and drill taken in classes I and II one child has lost the rubber disk. All 27 Jun 1941 147 respirators are fitting well Air Raid Warning today at 1.20. The dinner children remained in downstairs shelter also 14 Jul 1941 148 children who had returned from Communal Feeding Centre No 42. They were in charge of Miss Jones. All Clear 2 o’clock. Air Raid Warning again at 2.15. Children who live near the school hurried home. The rest went to the corridor downstairs in charge of Miss Williams, Miss Jones and Miss Llewellyn. No 114. All Clear 2.35 Air Raid Warning this afternoon 3.15. No of scholars who remained in school was 86. All Clear 15 Jul 1941 148 4.40 Gas Mask Inspection this afternoon. Fourteen Children without gas masks in Classes I and II 22 Jul 1941 148 School re-opened this morning all teachers present. All official visiting children have been trans 1 Sep 1941 149 to Boys and Girls Dept. respectively Std I A workman commenced today to put anti splinter net on all windows 15 Sep 1941 149 Leave of absence has been granted to Miss Llewellyn for this afternoon in order to enable her 17 Sep 1941 149 to attend a conference at City Hall on Evacuation Miss Llewellyn absent today and tomorrow, attending a meeting on Evacuation Problems in 22 Oct 1941 150 London. I attended Deputation to Ministry of Health, Whitehall, London St David’s Day Celebrations observed today. A half-holiday has been granted this aft. 27 Feb 1942 155-156 Mrs Anderson visited the school this morning and witnessed part of our celebrations. We handed over to her 25/- for the Red Cross Fund. This sum was the proceeds from the sale of paper leeks to the children The Director of Education and the Primary Inspector visited the Boys’ and Girls’ Depts. this 9 Mar 1942 156 afternoon and discussed the feeding of school children at the British Restaurant. Mr Jones, Miss Wheeler and myself present at interview Morning session commenced today at 9am to 12am. Afternoon session 1.30 to 3.45 1 Apr 1942 156 Leave of absence has been granted to Miss Llewellyn for this afternoon. She has to confer with 15 Jun 1942 158 Miss Dyson (Ministry of Food) re British Restaurant in the Ogmore and Garw Valleys Leave of absence has been granted to Miss Llewellyn for this afternoon to attend the opening of 29 Jun 1942 159 the British Restaurant at Nantymoel Miss Llewellyn left early this morning as she had to go to Blaengarw to open the British 30 Sep 1942 161 Restaurant there. Application for leave of absence had been made by Miss Llewellyn, but the application had been sent in late and I had not received a reply I received instructions today that evacuee children for whom a billeting allowance is paid shall 15 Feb 1943 166 have free milk. Repayment by parents in evacuation areas of cost of milk supplied to these children will be the responsibility of the evacuation authority The Doctor and Nurse Bevington visited the school this afternoon and examined the scholars 7 Jun 1943 170 who had special cards and also made a general survey of others The Primary Inspector and Miss K M Davies visited the school this afternoon and examined the 8 Jun 1943 170 premises etc. with a view for school feeding Miss M Llewellyn absent from duties this afternoon on a deputation to County Hall on behalf of 12 Jul 1943 171 Ogmore and Garw Council re School feeding. Leave granted by D of E Visiting Scholars. In future the following definitions will apply. Official Visiting Scholars are those 8 Oct 1943 174 in respect of whom a billeting allowance is payable. Unofficial Visiting Scholars are those evacuated to this area in respect of whom a billeting allowance is not payable. These children should now be regarded as Glamorgan Children. Circ E41/43 Ten Four Gall empty petrol tins were delivered here this afternoon for ARP 26 Oct 1943 175 Cod liver oil and orange juice delivered here today. 36 bottles of each 16 Jun 1944 180 We commenced today giving cod liver oil and orange juice to the under-fives. Number register 19 Jun 1944 180 36. The maids from Boys’ Dept. to assist War in Europe has ceased. VE Day today. About 20 scholars arrived in school this morning, and 8 May 1945 188 after a short religious service of Thanksgiving, the children were dismissed and school closed for today and tomorrow as per instructions. May 8th and 9th 45 EM1/4 Aber (Ogmore School closed in accordance with Government instructions upon outbreak of hostilities between 4 Sep 1939 214 Vale) Girls Britain and Germany 11am Sunday Sept 1st 1939 School reopens 11 Sep 1939 215 J D Powell ascertained the number of Evacuees 9 19 Sep 1939 215 Misses Hunt and Bishop absent. Miss Bishop attended at 11, late on account of false alarm Air 30 Oct 1939 216 Raid Warning Afternoon session commences at 1pm 1 Nov 1939 217 Medical examination of children born during 1932, also malnutrition and special cases by Dr 22 Apr 1940 227 Bright School reopens Tuesday am. Week Whitsun Holidays cancelled on account of War conditions 14 May 1940 228 1st Air Raid Warning after 4pm. Warnings at night 17th-20th 12.30-4am 21 Jun 1940 229 Instructions given to caretaker to put strips of paper on windows of one classroom 3 Jul 1940 229 The children were dispersed at 10.20am on account of an Air Raid Warning. All Clear signal was 15 Jul 1940 230 sounded at 11.05am. School commences at 10am. Time table changed on account of above Air Raid Warning signal sounded at 11.50am, children dismissed immediately. All Clear 12.30 18 Jul 1940 230 Air Raid Warning 3 o/c children dispersed. All Clear at 4 o/c. Warning sounded also at 11am. All 19 Jul 1940 230 Clear 12am Air Raid Warning 3.10. All Clear 3.55. Children dispersed 23 Jul 1940 230 School closes pm for Midsummer Holidays 2 days and 2 weeks 31 Jul 1940 231 Air Raid Warning sounded 10.45am. Children were all dispersed. All Clear 11.40am. 2nd Warning 21 Aug 1940 231 at 11.45am. All Clear 12.20pm Air Raid Warning 10.50am children dispersed. All Clear 11.10am children returned 22 Aug 1940 231 Air Raid Warning 12.35pm. All Clear 1.05pm 30 Aug 1940 232 Air Raid Warning sounded at 9.55am children dispersed. All Clear 10.45. Time table followed. 2 Sep 1940 232 Raid Warning 1.50 children dispersed. All Clear 2.20 Air Raid Warning 9.45am. All Clear 10. 2nd Air Raid Warning 10.20am approx. children were not 4 Sep 1940 232 dispersed as we were not aware that it had been sounded until we were notified at 10.30 by the Special Police. All Clear 10.40. 3rd Air Raid Warning 1.20pm. All Clear 1.45pm Air Raid Warning 9.55pm. All Clear 10.05pm 5 Sep 1940 232 Air Raid Warning 1.55. Children dispersed. All Clear 2.05 12 Sep 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 9.45. All Clear 10.15. Air Raid Warning 2.30 All Clear 2.50 17 Sep 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 9.55. All Clear 10.25 18 Sep 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 11.35. Children dispersed. All Clear 12.06 25 Sep 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 3.40. Children dispersed. All Clear 4.05 26 Sep 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 11.50. All Clear 12.20. Air Raid Warning 2.10. All Clear 2.30 27 Sep 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 10.50am. All Clear 11.35 1 Oct 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 10.45am. All Clear 11.40 3 Oct 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 10.30am. All Clear 10.50 4 Oct 1940 233 Air Raid Warning 2.55pm 8 Oct 1940 233 Alert 11.45. All Clear 12.45 29 Oct 1940 234 Alert 1pm. All Clear 1.15 31 Oct 1940 234 Alert 1.05pm All Clear 1.35 8 Nov 1940 234 Alert 3.12pm. All Clear 3.30pm 11 Nov 1940 234 Alert 1.25pm. All Clear 1.50pm. Alert 3.50pm. All Clear 5pm 13 Nov 1940 234 Alert 9.55am. All Clear 10.05am 15 Nov 1940 234 Alert 2.05pm. All Clear 2.20pm 21 Nov 1940 234 Alert 1.30pm. All Clear 1.50pm. Alert 3.20pm. All Clear 4.30pm 26 Nov 1940 235 Alert 11.50am. All Clear 12.45pm 27 Nov 1940 235 26 children evacuated by the Birmingham Education Committee were admitted into this 3 Dec 1940 235 department. 17 of them attended Stanville Road Junior and Infants school, Sheldon, Birmingham and 9 attended York Road Junior and Infants school, Hall Green, Birmingham. The children were accompanied by two teachers from Stanville Road Junior and Infants school-Miss Elsie M Parsons and Miss Ernestine M Prosser. Alert 2.05pm. Children dispersed. All Clear 3.05pm Alert 3pm. Children dispersed. All Clear 3.15pm 4 Dec 1940 235 Alert 1.45pm. All Clear 2pm. Alert 2.15pm. All Clear 2.45pm 11 Dec 1940 236 Cir E2/41 School hours-Variation of article 21a of the code. Time of opening 9.30-12.30, 2-4pm 13 Jan 1941 236 Alert 12.20. All Clear 12.23. Afternoon session commences today at 1.30 instead of 2. Alert 20 Jan 1941 237 1.50. All Clear 2.03 Miss K M Davies visited school during lunch time to see conditions under which children ate 10 Feb 1941 238 their lunch Alert 9.25am. All Clear 9.40 26 Feb 1941 239 Alert 10.20am. All Clear 10.50 28 Feb 1941 239 The children attend the Secondary school in order to see films dealing with War Savings War 6 Mar 1941 239 Weapons week March 8th-15th Miss Elsie M Parsons was notified on 5th she was to resume duties in Birmingham on 10th. Alert 7 Mar 1941 239 1.20. All Clear 2.10pm Alert 12.20. All Clear 12.30 10 Mar 1941 240 Alert 3.20. All Clear 3.33 11 Mar 1941 240 Entrance exam for Birmingham candidates for Secondary school 12 Mar 1941 240 Alert 3.35. All Clear 3.55 17 Mar 1941 240 Alert 12.25. All Clear 12.45 19 Mar 1941 240 Alert 9.40. All Clear 10.10. Alert 1.50. All Clear 1.57 26 Mar 1941 240 Lecture delivered by Mr Harris Fire Brigade Officer also bomb exhibited and dangers explained 28 Mar 1941 240 to children Alert 10.55am. All Clear 11.35am 29 May 1941 241 Alert 1.25pm to 1.55pm 14 Jul 1941 242 Alert 2.55pm to 3.40pm 15 Jul 1941 242 Miss White and Miss K M Davies came to investigate re accommodation for feeding 1 Oct 1941 243 Miss Ernestine M Prosser Birmingham Evacuee teacher in charge of Stds I and II transferred to 17 Oct 1941 243 Rhiwbina Instructions received from Cardiff for scholars to be withdrawn from school with their teachers 11 Dec 1941 245 for the purpose of lining the route at the appropriate hour when Their Majesties are passing through Time table changed. 9am-12, 1.30pm-4 1 Mar 1942 246 Inspection of Gas Masks by Mrs James 22 Jun 1942 246 Returns rendered yesterday No of dinners 26 No of children in receipt of 1 pint of milk -=2 No in 2 Oct 1942 248 receipt of 1/3 pint=21 No 1/3 pints=24 Capt. T J Evans and Miss Brigden paid two visits one in am, one pm to see stock, furniture etc. 19 Feb 1943 250 Air Raid Warning pm (3.15) Instructions received from the Director of Education that children receiving a billeting allowance 4 Oct 1943 252 are now regarded as official Evacuees. The other visiting children are to be counted with the Glamorgan students. Numbers on roll are now Glamorgan 94 visiting 3 Remembrance Day. Short service taken at 11 o’clock 11 Nov 1943 252 LCC examination held in this school today. Time table not followed owing to the fact that one 3 Mar 1944 253 member of the staff is absent and one needed for supervision School closed for this afternoon (Salute the Soldier) 17 May 1944 254 School dinners commenced in the Boys’ dept. today. 31 girls present for dinner 13 Jun 1944 255 School reopens this morning. New batch of Evacuees 4 Sep 1944 256 School assembled this morning to hold a peace service. Children then dismissed. A holiday 8 May 1945 260 having been granted for the 8th and 9th School reopens this morning 10 May 1945 260 EM7/1 Blaenllynfi Girls, The staff met this morning, but acting on the instructions received in circular E74/39, school 4 Sep 1939 443 Caerau was closed immediately, because a state of War now exists between this country and Germany School re-opened today 11 Sep 1939 443 Mr Powell HMI visited the school today and made certain suggestions with regard to the 13 Sep 1939 443-444 protection of children in the event of an Air Raid. Accordingly we paste strips of paper on practically every pane of glass in school. We also encouraged the children to procure waterproof covers in their Gas Mask containers. Several were made in school from the best parts of old mackintoshes This afternoon, the school rehearsed the procedure for an Air Raid Warning. All children 27 Sep 1939 444 reported that they were home and in pre-arranged billets well within the five minute maximum period The afternoon session began at 1pm and ended at 3.30. These new times are operative until the 1 Nov 1939 444-445 end of February in order that all children will get home before “Black Out” hour and in order too, that cleaners can get their daily sweeping up done without artificial light Wireless was installed into our school today, four guineas of the cost being met by the staff and 15 Dec 1939 445 being taken from school funds This afternoon the juniors assembled in one room the seniors in another to “Listen in” to the 22 Dec 1939 446 BBC breaking up concert for schools School reopened this morning with 162 on books. The workmen have started their work of 8 Jan 1940 446 installing central heating A wireless licence was purchased today and is at the back of this log book 7 Feb 1940 447 Central heating was begun in this school today 28 Feb 1940 448 A 3 o’clock today-an Air Raid Practice took place-all children going to their own homes and pre- 6 Mar 1940 448 arranged billets Air Raid Practice at 3pm 20 Mar 1940 448 All schools were ordered by radio to reopen this morning-since the Whitsun Holiday was 14 May 1940 449-450 cancelled for the whole country and so that schemes for the evacuation of school children could be put into effect Dr William Thomas HMI and Miss Rogers HMI called today with regard to the accommodation 20 May 1940 450 for Evacuees. It was decided to hand over one classroom to the Evacuees and their two teachers The evacuated children from Ilford-now re-evacuated from Ipswich started school this morning 21 May 1940 450 This evening a cookery demonstration was held and Blaenllynfi CDS. Representatives of all local 22 May 1940 450 organisations attended. Miss K M Davies was present and Mrs Edmunds of Porthcawl was the teacher Miss Wynn, headmistress of an evacuated Ilford school. called today 23 May 1940 450 Mr Powell HMI called re Evacuees 28 May 1940 451 Mr Powell HMI, Miss Rogers HMI and Dr Stephens HMI, called today re the second contingent 17 Jun 1940 451 of Evacuees. The first contingent of 15 transferred today to the Infants’ dept. to make room here for some Junior Girls from Cricklewood and Willesden This afternoon, 37 Junior Girls from London, arrived in school with their teacher Miss Prentice. 18 Jun 1940 451 They now occupy the Drill Room Dr Roland Thomas called this morning re Evacuees 25 Jun 1940 452 School started at 10 o’clock this morning-Circular E50/40. At 10.15am the “Take Cover” sirens 15 Jul 1940 452 were heard and all the girls walked quickly to the exits and then dispersed with great speed to their homes. The majority heard the six blasts in their own homes The sirens went at 11.40, and the children dispersed-returning only for afternoon school 18 Jul 1940 453 At 3pm the “Take Cover” siren sounded and the school dispersed 24 Jul 1940 453 School closed today for two weeks’ Summer Vacation-to be followed on August 19th by two 31 Jul 1940 453 week’ recreational occupations Air Raid Warnings-10.35 to 11.35 and 11.40 to 12.15 21 Aug 1940 453 Air Raid Warning 10.40 to 11.10 22 Aug 1940 453 The recreational fortnight ended today with a party in the yard. During the afternoon, Mr Rees, 30 Aug 1940 453-454 Sir William Jenkins and three Willesden educationists called to see the Willesden Evacuees School re-opened this morning for the normal work of the Christmas Term. There were three 2 Sep 1940 454 Air Raid Sirens and the children dispersed for each Miss K M Davies called today regarding the introduction of “Oslo” sandwiches and the milk 16 Sep 1940 454 ration of children suffering from malnutrition. The scheme is to take effect as from Wednesday 18.9.40 The Oslo (sandwich) meal was started today-given to nine girls, five boys and two infants 18 Sep 1940 454 School started this morning at 9.30am and the morning session ended at 12.30pm. The 13 Jan 1941 456 afternoon session is to be from 1.45 to 3.45pm School was closed this afternoon following a concert in celebration of St David’s Day. Every class 28 Feb 1941 457 supplied items, and the Evacuees sang Welsh songs, recited in Welsh ending with the three verses of “Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” This afternoon’s session was 1.30 to 3.30, because of the Children’s Eisteddfod at 4.30. Again 3 Mar 1941 457 many Evacuees took part and received prizes Mr Rees, Director of Education called this afternoon and interviewed Miss Hanson on the 19 Mar 1941 458 subject of “Yard Supervision”, which she was not prepared to do. The Director made it very clear that yard duty was a definite part of every teacher’s morning and afternoon work Mr Emrys Davies, the county’s temperance lecturer, was here today and spoke to Seniors and 25 Mar 1941 458 Juniors on “Waste” Maesteg and District War Weapons week commences today and schools have been urged to 29 Mar 1941 458 make a special effort to increase membership of savings groups. Result:-£1238 13s 0d collected, 71 new members I supervised the Middlesex Scholarship examination today when one Evacuee tried 9 May 1941 459 Stirrup Pump Practice 3.15 to 3.45pm 14 May 1941 460 Miss Prentice, Willesden is absent today and her class of 27 has been absorbed into the school 27 May 1941 460 School re-opened for the Christmas Term with 165 Glamorgan residents and 46 Evacuees (26 1 Sep 1941 461-462 Willesden, 5 Ilford and 15 various). The 5 Ilford children were transferred from Caerau Girls’ school and have been absorbed Captain T J Evans called about number of Evacuees and the advisability of absorbing them all 12 Nov 1941 463 Willesden and Ilford children merged into the classes of this school 5 Jan 1942 464 School hours 9am to 12, 1.15pm-3.45 1 Apr 1942 465 Miss K M Davies, visited school today to discuss school dinners 1 May 1942 466 Police Sergeant Coles addressed children on “Road Sense”. Parents were invited to attend 1 Jul 1942 466-467 Miss K M Davies, visited school to discuss matters concerning the school canteen 2 Jul 1942 467 Representatives from Glamorgan County Hall and from the Ministry of Food visited school and 23 Jul 1942 467-468 cookery centre to examine the buildings with a view to storing food, water tanks etc. to be used in case of emergency caused by enemy action The whole school listened to the Religious Service which was broadcast this morning at 11 to 3 Sep 1942 468 11.15 Miss Prentice, Evacuee teacher from Willesden ceases duties at this school today 29 Oct 1942 469 Air Raid Practice 11am 8 Feb 1943 471 Air Raid Warning 3.15 19 Feb 1943 471 Miss Roderick absent having been given permission by D of E to attend class organised by 3 Mar 1943 471 Ministry of Food at Cardiff Miss Hanson, in Headteachers absence, supervised the Metropolitan Examination. One child sat 5 Mar 1943 472 the examination The Senior Girls attended a lecture, at the Boys school, on “Salvage” 6 May 1943 472 Maesteg and District “Wings for Victory” week commences today. Amount of money collected 24 May 1943 473 in this dept.=£865 1s 2d One child sat the Metropolitan Examination this morning 2 Jun 1943 473 PC Harding addressed the school on “Safety First” and Air Raid Precautions 9 Jul 1943 474 Leave of absence granted Head Teacher for making observations re school feeding at Gilfach 4 Oct 1943 475 Fargoed school Domestic Science class cancelled to enable Miss Roderick to attend to work re school feeding 13 Oct 1943 475 Leave of absence granted Miss Hanson to visit Glyncorrwg school. Purpose-observation re 19 Oct 1943 475 school dinners Thirty four forms for obtaining supplementary clothing coupons, were distributed today 22 Oct 1943 476 School canteen opened at Penuel Vestry. Dinners served to fifty Girls and fifty Boys 25 Oct 1943 476 St David’s Day celebrations. Open Day. Parents attended at school and later visited school 1 Mar 1944 478 canteen. Holiday pm Staff meeting 2.45-3.05pm to discuss responsibilities of teachers a) to children belonging to 13 Mar 1944 478 individual classes b) supervision in playground and playroom Mrs A Jones absent. Permission granted by Director of Education, to visit brother at a Military 16 May 1944 479 Hospital in Hampshire Food leader demonstration held at CDS centre this evening. Miss Roderick demonstrated. Three 12 Jun 1944 479-480 food leaders were chosen. The demonstration was well attended Permission granted Miss Roderick to accompany 32 Senior children to a cookery demonstration 15 Jun 1944 480 at the Maesteg Town Hall this afternoon Ten girls attended cookery class today in error 8 Sep 1944 481 Leave of absence granted Miss Lloyd to enable her to have an audition with the BBC 21 Sep 1944 481 Children and teachers of Classes I-V attended at Caerau Library to see the showing of “Safety 26 Sep 1944 481 First” films Head Teacher, Miss Hanson and Form I children saw the “Safety First” films this morning 27 Sep 1944 481 Miss David, Juveniles Officer, interviews children who intend leaving school this term 7 Dec 1944 482 Cookery Class cancelled-to enable Miss Roderick to check equipment at the Caerau British 8 Dec 1944 483 Restaurant which has been taken over for purposes of school feeding One cook, Miss Matthews and three maids, Minnie Newth, Maggie Mary Hamer and Blodwen 22 Feb 1945 485 Purves commenced duties at the Girls School canteen in Hermon Rd today School canteen, old British Restaurant, opened today 27 Feb 1945 485 Metropolitan examination held in this department. One child sat the examination 2 Mar 1945 485 Miss David, Juveniles Officer, interviewed four girls who intend leaving this term 8 Mar 1945 485 Three girls presented themselves and were allowed to go home and school closed for this and 8 May 1945 486 the following day in celebration of Victory in Europe EM8/1 Braichcymer Teachers re-assembled this morning after summer holidays. Children did not return owing to 4 Sep 1939 228 Infants outbreak of hostilities and declaration of war between this country and Germany Teachers assembled-children not yet returned 5-8 Sep 1939 228 School re-opened this morning-received 8 new children from evacuated areas 11 Sep 1939 228 I received the following letter today from the chief air raid warden of the district. This school 14 Dec 1939 233-234 was used as a warden’s post from Sept 11th to December 4th 1939. Dear Miss Davies, As chief Air Raid Warden for the area I wish to record my sincere thanks for all you and your staff have done for the Wardens who used your school as their post. Whenever I visited the school I found a group of happy and contented volunteers whose enthusiasm to a large extent was due to the comfortable quarters they had been given and to privileges extended to them. They are unstinting in their praise of the kindness rendered and I can assure you of their appreciation. They were loath to leave Braichcymer School for their new headquarters and I must say that whilst they were situated in your school they formed the best group of wardens in my area. I wish all members could receive similar treatment. Assuring you of our appreciation and kindest regards, Yours Faithfully, DR Williams (Chief Air Raid Warden) School re-opened this morning after the Whitsun holiday. Owing to war conditions the usual 14 May 1940 236 weekly holiday was curtailed to one day School closed this afternoon for the Summer holiday which has been curtailed to two weeks 31 Jul 1940 237 owing to war conditions Received permission from Director to amend school hours. Morning session 9.30am-12.30pm. 26 Jan 1942 241 Afternoon session 1.45pm-3.30pm Infants. 1.45pm-3.45pm Junior class. Civil Defence: Prevention of Fire. All night duty undertaken by 3 members. Rota of firewatchers prepared by Head Teacher. Beds prepared in sitting room. Only room “Blacked Out” In accordance with Circular E.12/42, dated 16.2.42, times of school sessions were further 1 Apr 1942 242 amended as follows:-Morning Session 9.15am-12.15pm. Afternoon session 1.30pm-3.45pm Infants, 1.30-pm-4pm Junior class Drill 3.15pm. Children dispersed immediately. All clear 3.40pm 19 Feb 1943 243 School hours amended to facilitate arrangements in British Restaurant. Permission received 1 Sep 1943 244 from Director of Education per Mr Evans. 9am-12pm. 1.15pm-3.30pm Regular “Fire-Watching” duty ceases tonight in school building. In future Fireguards will report 6 Nov 1943 245 only when the “Alert” sounds VE day declared. Cessation of organised resistance in Europe. In accordance with Circular 8 May 1945 248 No.92/1945 a simple religious service was held, children dismissed for remainder of day and next day Head Teacher attended “Conference on Nutrition” at Bridgend. Held in new Penybont Boys’ 14 May 1945 249 School. Miss Glenis Bissett CA in charge EM9/5 Oldcastle The school re-opened today after an extended two weeks holiday owing to the outbreak of war. 18 Sep 1939 80 (Bridgend) The infants’ school is carried on under normal conditions-the hours of school attendance being Infants unaltered. Sixty-Eight children were transferred to the Senior departments, and eighteen new pupils were admitted. A number of children are unofficial evacuees from London In order to allow the children to get home before the “Black-out” and acting on instructions 1 Nov 1939 84 from the Education Office, the time of starting school in the afternoon has been put forward 15 minutes, and the time of dismissal also 15 minutes. The time table now is:-Assembly 1.15pm. Dismissal 3.30pm The attendance for the past two weeks has been very poor. Several staying home because the 1 Dec 1939 85-86 senior children are not in school owing to the “Double-shift” system As clocks were put forward and hour on Feb 25th instructions were received from the Education 26 Feb 1940 91-92 Office that schools should revert to their former Time Table of opening and closing of each session. School therefore resumes at 1.30pm and is dismissed at 3.45pm from today Acting on orders received from Board of Education over the wireless-school was reopened this 14 May 1940 93 morning instead of on Monday May 20th. All members of the Staff were present Owing to the nightly air raid over Bridgend during the last two weeks the attendance has been 3 Jul 1940 94 badly affected. Some nights little sleep is possible and children are absent or very late in the mornings. The attendance improves a little in the afternoons The attendance continues to be affected by air raids, and this is especially noticeable in the 10 Jul 1940 94 bottom class where about 50% of the children attend Owing to Air Raids during the night lasting from 1am to 4am very few children were in school 12 Jul 1940 95 this morning. There was a slight improvement in the afternoon On July 15th the school will open at 10am instead of 9am owing to Air Raids 15 Jul 1940 95 Owing to an Air Raid Warning at 10.20am, the children were dispersed into Anderson Shelters 15 Jul 1940 95 in [Sinth?] St reel, as arranged with several owners. The “All Clear” went at 11 o’clock An Air Raid Warning was given at 11.45am. The children were dispersed into the street shelters. 18 Jul 1940 96 The “All Clear” went at 12.15 and children sent home for lunch An Air Raid Warning was given at 2.50pm. The children were dispersed into their shelters. The 19 Jul 1940 96 “All Clear” went at 4.15pm and children were then sent home An Air Raid Warning was given at 2.50pm and the children were dispersed to the Air Raid 24 Jul 1940 96 Shelters. The “All-Clear” was given at 3.50pm The school will close at the end of the afternoon session for the Summer Holidays which have 31 Jul 1940 96 been curtailed to two weeks owing to war conditions A circular was received in July intimating that no children under five were to be admitted to 19 Aug 1940 97 school until further orders Owing to an Air Raid Warning the children were dispersed to shelters from 10.45am until 21 Aug 1940 97-98 12.25pm. Special brick walls have been built for protection round the school, and the windows have been varnished with anti-shatter paint. When given warning however it is considered safer to disperse the children in small groups to Anderson Shelters and not to congregate them in one large unit in the school corridor An Air Raid Warning was given at 10.45am. The children were dispersed to shelters and had to 22 Aug 1940 98 remain there until 11.30 when the “All Clear” was given An Air Raid Warning was given at 9.45am this morning. As only the staff and a few children had 1 Sep 1940 98 arrived these were dispersed to shelters in the adjoining street. The all clear did not go until 10.45 so the school attendance for this morning was badly affected An Air Raid Warning was again given at 1.50pm and the children were dispersed to the street 2 Sep 1940 99 shelters. The “All Clear” was given at 2.20pm An Air Raid Warning was given at 9.40 this morning. The “All Clear” went at 10am. 4 Sep 1940 99-100 Consequently the school was not able to commence until 10.10. Many children arrived late, and a few were absent. Another warning was given at 10.30am. The children were dispersed to shelters. The “All Clear” went 15 minutes later. A Third Air Raid Warning was given at 1.15pm this afternoon. The “All Clear” went at 1.45. As the children had not arrived for the afternoon session school could not re-open until 2pm An Air Raid Warning was given at 9.55am. The children on the way to school returned home or 5 Sep 1940 100 took shelter. The raid ended at 10.10 but the children were late arriving and school could not open until 10.20am An Air Raid Warning was given today at 1.55pm. The raid lasted for 15 minutes, The children 12 Sep 1940 100 were dispersed to shelters The attendance since the school re-opened has not been very good. Children stay home owing 13 Sep 1940 100 to air-raids and loss of sleep causes much morning absence An Air Raid Warning was given this morning at 9.45am and lasted for 25 minutes. As a result the 17 Sep 1940 101 children did not assemble until 10.20 and school could not commence until 10.30am. Another warning was given at 2.30pm and the children were sent to shelters. The “All Clear” went at 3pm An Air Raid Warning was given at 11.40am this morning. The raid lasted until 12.15am and at its 25 Sep 1940 101 conclusion the children were sent home for their lunch An Air Raid Warning went at 11.45am. Children were dispersed to shelters. The raid lasted until 27 Sep 1940 101-102 12.25 after which the children were dismissed for dinner. Another raid warning was given at 2pm which lasted for half an hour An Air Raid Warning was given at 10.50am this morning which lasted until 11.30am. Children 1 Oct 1940 102 were dispersed to shelters An Air Raid Warning was given at 10.45am this morning and the children were dispersed to 3 Oct 1940 102 shelters. The “All Clear” was given at 11.45 An Air Raid Warning was given at 10.15am which lasted until 10.45am. The children were 4 Oct 1940 102 dispersed to shelters An Air Raid Warning was given at 3pm today. The children were sent to shelters. The raid ended 8 Oct 1940 102 at 3.40 Mr Prys Jones, HMI, Mr Rees Director of Education and Mr Williamson County Architect visited 9 Oct 1940 103 school this afternoon in connection with ARP arrangements An “Alert” was given at 11.40am. The children were assembled in the corridor as it is now too 28 Oct 1940 103-104 cold to remain in Anderson Shelters for a prolonged period. A few children who live in adjoining streets were sent home, but these number less than a dozen. The “Raiders Passed” signal was given at 12.45 The school attendance was very poor owing to heavy rain. An Air Raid Warning at 1pm lasting 31 Oct 1940 104 for 25 minutes further reduced the afternoon’s attendance An Air Raid Warning was given at 1.10pm. As the “All Clear” did not go until 1.35 the children 8 Nov 1940 105 were late arriving for the afternoon session An Air Raid Warning was given at 3.15pm this afternoon. The “All Clear” went at 3.45pm 11 Nov 1940 105 An Air Raid Warning was given at 1.27pm. The children had mostly arrived in school, but a few 13 Nov 1940 105 were not able to get to school until after the “All Clear” at 1.50 An Air Raid Warning was given at 9.55am today. A few of the children had arrived but most of 15 Nov 1940 105-106 them came after 10.10am when the “All Clear” was sounded An “Alert” was given at 2pm today. The “All Clear” was given at 2.20. The children were 21 Nov 1940 106 assembled in the corridor and allowed to sing their songs and nursery rhymes. Another “Alert” was given at 2.45pm until the “All Clear” at 3.30pm An “Alert” was given at 1.25pm. Many of the children had not arrived for the afternoon session 26 Nov 1940 107 and some returned home. The “All Clear” went at 1.55pm. A second “Alert” was given this afternoon at 3.15pm. The children were assembled in the “stall” and given singing. The “All Clear” went at 4.30am An “Alert” was given at 2pm this afternoon. The “All Clear” was given at 3pm 3 Dec 1940 108 An “Alert” was given at 2.55pm today. The “All Clear” was given at 3.12 4 Dec 1940 108 An “Alert” was given at 1.50pm today which lasted for 20 mins-the “All Clear” going at 2.10. In 5 11 Dec 1940 109 mins, another “Alert” was given at 2.15 and the “All Clear” did not go until 2.50pm, so that 60 mins were taken up by warnings this afternoon Instructions have been received from the Education Office revising the times of opening and 13 Jan 1941 111 dismissing school sessions. From today school times will be as follows:- School opens at 9.30am. Dismiss at 12.03am-Morning Session. Open at 2pm. Dismiss at 3.45pm-Afternoon Session An Air Raid Warning was given at 9.25am and the children were consequently late attending the 27 Feb 1941 114-115 school as the “All Clear” did not go until 9.45am, A number of children however had already arrived before the morning An “Alert” was given this morning at 10.30am. The few children near the school were dispersed 28 Feb 1941 115 the others were kept in the corridor. The “All Clear” went at 11am An alert was given at 1.15pm today and as the “All Clear” did not sound until 2.10pm many of 7 Mar 1941 116 the children arrived late at school. Those who came we kept in the corridor as is usual during “Alerts” An alert went at 12.22AM today and as it was so near dismissal time the children were sent 10 Mar 1941 116 home as quickly as possible so that they could resume the afternoon session in normal time An “Alert” was given at 11.30am today which lasted until 12. The children were assembled in 11 Mar 1941 116 the corridor and given singing to do until the “All Clear” sounded. A second “Alert” was given at 3.10pm which lasted until 3.37 An “Alert” was given at 3.40pm today-as the children were getting ready for dismissal they 17 Mar 1941 117 were dispersed immediately as being the safer course of action An “Alert” was given at 9.17am this morning and the “All Clear” went at 9.39. Another “Alert” 26 Mar 1941 117 followed at 9.45 and the “All Clear” was given at 10.10. In consequence the children were late arriving in school but a few had come early An “Alert” was given at 2.30pm today. The children were assembled in the hall and given 27 Mar 1941 117 nursery rhyme singing until the “All Clear” which went at 3.20pm An Air Raid Warning was given at 2.15pm today. The “All Clear” went 2.30pm 22 May 1941 118 An Air Raid Warning was given at 10.50am. The “All Clear” was sounded at 11.40 29 May 1941 118 An Air Raid Warning was given at 10.58am and the “All Clear” sounded at 11.10am 30 May 1941 119 An Air Raid Warning was given at 1.30 this afternoon and as the “All Clear” did not sound until 14 Jul 1941 120 2.05 the children were late arriving in school. Another warning was given at 2.15 which lasted until 2.45pm An Air Raid Warning was given at 3.05pm today. The “All Clear” was sounded at 3.40 15 Jul 1941 120 The times of opening and closing school were today changed to the following Time Table:- 1 Apr 1942 126 Morning-Assembly 9.15am. Dismissal 12.15am. Afternoon-Assembly 1.30pm. Dismissal 3.45pm The school re-opened this morning after the Simmer Holidays. Nine am opening was resumed 1 Sep 1942 129 instead of 9.15 Miss M Maunder UT was given leave of absence from school this afternoon in order to attend a 21 Jan 1943 132 Drill Class held at the Technical School Bridgend for Infant and Junior teachers A number of children have been evacuated to Bridgend and billets in the town. This morning 6 26 Jul 1944 147 of these children were admitted to school. The Evacuating Authority is Sussex. During the past months 13 children have been admitted who are evacuated to friends and relatives in the town- from London and Greater London The school re-opened this morning after the Summer Holidays. Thirty Six new pupils were 4 Sep 1944 148 admitted including ten official evacuees who were also admitted. The evacuating authorities were Surrey, Sussex and London All the children were taken this afternoon at 2.15pm to the Boys’ County School to see a special 20 Sep 1944 148 children’s film on Safety First Commencing today the time of opening and closing school sessions will be as follows:-Morning 30 Apr 1945 159-160 session. Time of opening 9am. Dismissal 12am. Afternoon session. Time of opening 1.15pm. Dismissal 3.30pm. The Director of Education has given his approval to this change of times in the opening and dismissing of the afternoon session Today having been proclaimed VE Day (Victory in Europe), the children-after a short religious 8 May 1945 160 service and address-were sent home, as May 8th and May 9th have been declared general holidays to celebrate “Victory” by the allied forces against Germany School was resumed today after two days holiday for victory celebrations 10 May 1945 160 EM10/2 Bridgend The staff assembled this morning, but owing to War Emergency School was not opened. School 4 Sep 1939 462 (Penybont) will not reassemble for this week as War with Germany has been declared; Britain and France Infants aiding Poland against German aggression We have received a further communication to the effect that school will not be reopened until 11 Sep 1939 462 Sept 18th I received a letter this morning from the Director of Education informing me that this school 14 Sep 1939 462 would be closed until further notice I have today received a letter from the Director of Education re the “Emergency Closure of 27 Sep 1939 463 Schools”, in which it states that “A special sub-committee propose visiting this Department on Friday next, 29th inst at 10am” The above Sub-committee decided that the portion of Girls Dept. which is not in use for ARP 29 Sep 1939 463 purposed, shall be converted into an Air Raid Shelter for this school, so that these premises could then be used for usual purposes and could be vacated for said shelter in case of an air raid We re-opened school today with a full staff and a number of new scholars. Several of the 9 Oct 1939 463 children from the Litchard District have gone to Coity school as the Emergency Bus Service is not convenient According to instructions received from Director of Education we have altered the times of 1 Nov 1939 464 assembly and dismissal for the afternoon session, so as to enable all children to reach home before dark. We now assemble at 1pm and dismiss by 3.15pm Mr Preece-Jones HMI visited here this afternoon re air-raid precautions and inspected our air- 29 Nov 1939 464 raid shelters We are today reverting to our old times of assembly and dismissing i.e. Morning session 9- 26 Feb 1940 467 12am, Afternoon 1.30-3.45pm, as Summer-time came in yesterday We re-opened school this morning in response to a Radio appeal by the Government for all 13 May 1940 469 schools to assemble owing to the gravity of the War situation, the Germans having invaded the Low Countries during the weekend Owing to the unexpected recall to school from the Whitsun Holiday many children were away 17 May 1940 469 from home and have not returned during the week. The attendance has therefore been very low The attendance this morning was very low; 140 children present. Last night we had the first 25 Jun 1940 470 night air raid warning and many children were taken to their air raid shelters at 1.10am had to remain for about an hour, until the all-clear signal. They were therefore too tired to come to school this morning Attendance very low: 124 only present as children were taken from beds twice during the night 26 Jun 1940 470 The attendance has been very low throughout the week, owing to frequent air raids by day and 5 Jul 1940 470-471 night. Many parents are afraid to send children to school as we have not sufficient air-raid shelters to accommodate all pupils. The School Doctor carried out an inspection of entrants today. Children who wished to be evacuated to our Overseas Dominions were also medically inspected at School Clinic We had 25 children only in school this morning. Children had to leave their beds twice last night 12 Jul 1940 471 owing to air-raid warnings and the weather was wet and stormy today. Afternoon attendance 47. The attendance is constantly decreasing, owing to parents’ continual fear for children’s safety owing to continual air raids. We have been informed that as from Monday next July 15th, until further notice all School Departments should open the morning session one hour later than usual time of opening and close at usual time. This measure is taken in the interests of health during War-time The attendance has been much better this week, with the exception of Thursday morning. 19 Jul 1940 471-472 Children had been in shelters for two hours during the previous night, so parents let them sleep on Following an air raid of 3 hours duration many children were allowed to sleep on this morning, 23 Jul 1940 472 therefore 129 only were present this morning Air raids lasting for about 3 hours each night have made children too tired to attend school. We 31 Jul 1940 472 close school this afternoon until August 19th (2 weeks 2 days) We had two air raids this morning. The second extended for some time after the dismissal hour, 21 Aug 1940 472 many children did not get away until 12.30, we re-opened school at 2pm this afternoon Average attendance for week 122.4:-92.03%. This is very good considering that children have 23 Aug 1940 472 spent from 10pm until 4.30am in air raid shelters during two nights this week The attendance is poor. Children have slept on as they were in air-raid shelters from 9.20pm 26 Aug 1940 472 until 4.30 this morning Owing to long and frequent night air raids the attendance has been poor this week 30 Aug 1940 472 An air-raid at 9.50pm, caused children to run to shelters, so that we have delayed registration 2 Sep 1940 473 until the “All Clear” was sounded An air raid warning at 9.35am, prevented the opening of school until after raid. First marking 4 Sep 1940 473 10.15, 2nd marking 10.45. pm Air raid warning at assembly time; registers marked after all clear signal Air raid warning at 9.40, registers marked after all clear signal 5 Sep 1940 473 Poor attendance is mainly due to long night air raids 6 Sep 1940 473 Owing to air raid alarm at assembly time, registration was delayed 11 Sep 1940 473 The attendance has been better this week, as we had a few nights without air raids 13 Sep 1940 473 Registration delayed owing air raid warning at assembly time 9.45 17 Sep 1940 473 Air raid at assembly time 9.50, delayed registration 18 Sep 1940 473 Children detained by air-raid until 12.20am: so assembled at 1.45pm 25 Sep 1940 473 Detained until 12.20 owing to air raids; therefore assembled at 1.50 27 Sep 1940 473 Air raid warning 10.10am-10.45 delayed registration 4 Oct 1940 473 Air raid warning from 11.45 to 12.45; we therefore re-open at 2.15pm 28 Oct 1940 474 Bombs dropped in the district followed by an air-raid alarm at 1pm no doubt had an effect on 31 Oct 1940 474 attendance We resumed school at 1.45 owing to an air-raid lasting from 1pm to 1.30. Several children did 8 Nov 1940 474 not return to school this afternoon Air raid at 1.28, so deferred marking until later 13 Nov 1940 474 The attendance has been better this week with the exception of today, when there was a 29 Nov 1940 475 decrease owing to a long air-raid warning last night Storms, long night air raid alarms and the epidemic of Mumps haver seriously affected the 6 Dec 1940 475 attendance this week This morning we hold our St David’s Day celebration with a special programme of songs and 28 Feb 1941 477-478 games. An air raid alert from 10.20 to 10.55 interfered with performance, so we will continue on Monday Owing to air-raid alerts from 9.15 to 9.30 and 9.36 to 10.08, registers were not marked 26 Mar 1941 478 according to usual custom The King and Queen are visiting here this morning. We have had permission from the D of 11 Dec 1941 482 Education to line the Royal route Many children have poor boots which cannot be replaced owing to lack of clothing coupons 22 May 1942 485 The attendance was very poor this morning, 140 children only being present. This was due to an 2 Jul 1942 485 “Air Raid Alert” with heavy gun-firing, which kept people out of their beds for a long time last night I have been forced to send the children home after being on the phone to Cardiff, to explain 6 Dec 1943 493 that this department is not heated owing to lack of coal. The pipes are only tepid and there is no coal for lighting the fires. I was told to send children home, if the temperature was so low that it would be detrimental to children’s health The school nurse carried out a cleanliness survey this morning and during the afternoon ARP 10 Jan 1944 494 Wardens commenced an inspection of pupils gas-masks The Director of Education gave us permission to take our pupils to the Bye-Pass Rd to see the 30 Mar 1944 495 passing of the King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth. I considered it too far for the children to walk, but allowed parents to take their children if they wished to do so This week I have admitted three children from the London area, who have come here to escape 7 Jul 1944 497 the Flying Bombs which are causing such loss of life destroying so many homes The Director of Education has requested that a teacher be released to assist the UDC Clerk in 15 Jul 1944 497 making a survey of available accommodation in the town under the “Government Evacuation Scheme” The Director of Education has given permission for the teacher engaged in the Evacuation work 17 Jul 1944 497 to continue for today and tomorrow I have received a message to close school this afternoon as all teachers are needed for 19 Jul 1944 497 completion of billeting of children (evacuated) I have admitted 25 children this week. 8 of them are evacuees 8 Sep 1944 498 EM10/3 Bridgend Today is VE Day. The European War is over. The Allies England, America and Russia have been 8 May 1945 2 (Penybont) victorious over the Germans. We are therefore having a little service this morning, then closing Infants school for remainder of day and all day tomorrow, according to instructions The attendance throughout the week has been very poor. A large number of children are still 11 May 1945 2 suffering from Mumps. After VE Day, various streets had Victory parties which were carried on until late evening, so children were too tired to attend school EM10/8 Bridgend, All members of the staff met at the school this morning. Owing to War Emergency, children did 4 Sep 1939 49 Penybont Girls not attend. Instructions to close for a week. War with Germany All the staff assembled-Children sent home until Sept 18th 11 Sep 1939 49 Today we are at Oldcastle Girls’ school taking the afternoon session and working (under the 18 Sep 1939 50 double shift system) from 1.30pm to 5.30pm As a precaution all the girls have brought their Gas Masks. Gas Mask Drill taken 19 Sep 1939 50 The girls from Litchard Terrace and upwards have not returned to school yet 29 Sep 1939 51 School is to open from 1pm to 5pm as from today, by permission 2 Oct 1939 51 Miss K M Davies, County Organiser visited the school. Efforts are being made to “black-out” all 5 Oct 1939 51 the windows Miss K M Davies visited the Dom Sc dept. It was arranged to continue dinner daily, for girls who 12 Oct 1939 51-52 are undernourished-three from this department A deputation of the Glam County Council met here this afternoon to consider suitable 24 Oct 1939 52 protection, for pupils from Air Raids Arrangements are being made to change over the time of our school session. On Wednesday 30 Oct 1939 52 Nov 1st we commence at 8.30am and finish at 12 School session 8.30 to 12 o’clock during November 1 Nov 1939 52-53 This is the fourth wet, dark morning this week. Children have to start off for school before 17 Nov 1939 53 daylight. Attendance is low. Clock-summertime will end over the weekend-matters will then improve Instructions given to change school session. For the present month our time is to be 8.45am to 20 Nov 1939 54 12.15am We commence school at 12.30 and dismiss at 3.30pm during December 1 Dec 1939 54 School reassembled at Oldcastle, after the Christmas Holidays 8 Jan 1940 55 Until today no Milk has been delivered at the school, this week 24 Jan 1940 56 During February we work in the afternoons 12.30 to 3.30pm 1 Feb 1940 57 The King and Queen are passing through the town today. After school this afternoon the girls 9 Feb 1940 58 will be taken to a pre-arranged place, where they can see the Royal Party pass. Arrangements have been made by the Superintendent of Police Instructions received today that the girls return to Penybont school after the Easter Holiday. 21 Mar 1940 60 Older girls to got to Cottage Homes Permission given to take girls to a cinema talk [upon?] War Savings efforts to the Embassy 23 Apr 1940 61 ground. Left 10.45am returned 11.25am Instructions received that Senior Girls will leave Cottage Homes, and attend at a room of the 1 May 1940 61 Boys’ school vacated by ARP workers. This is to come into force after Whitsun Miss M B Lewis Dom Sc T gave a lecture to mothers of Senior Girls on War Emergency Cookery 8 May 1940 62 School re-opened today. Whitsun Holiday cancelled owing to War Emergency conditions. Senior 14 May 1940 62 Girls now attend at room vacated in Boys’ dept. Miss M B Lewis gave second lecture to a good audience on War Emergency Cookery 23 May 1940 63 Attendance 151 this morning owing to two Air Raid Warnings during night 1 Jul 1940 63 Two Air-Raid Warnings during the night, and a very wet morning-attendance 93 12 Jul 1940 64 Under new instructions school started today at 10am. At 10.15am an Air Raid Warning 15 Jul 1940 64 sounded. Children went quickly to shelters. “All Clear” at 10.55 Mrs Wright gave First Aid lecture to Senior Girls 26 Jul 1940 64 School closed at end of afternoon session for Midsummer Holidays. Re-opening on Aug 19th 31 Jul 1940 65 Black-out material received for Cookery Centre 7 Oct 1940 65 Emergency stock received 10 Jan 1941 67 On instruction school opens today at 9.30 morning session 9.30-12.30, Afternoon 2-4pm 13 Jan 1941 67 A film exhibition given by J S Fry Bristol is being shown at Oldcastle Girls’ school this afternoon 4 Feb 1941 68 at 2pm. Std V , Forms I, IIB and IIA have gone under care of Miss Lewis, Miss Dyer and Miss Nansi-Wynne Richards Miss Lewis granted leave of absence to attend meeting connected with War Weapons week 25 Feb 1941 69 A board and easel lent to Lieutenant James for purpose of lecture to troops stationed at Drill 25 Mar 1941 70 Hall Miss M B Lewis D Sc T is present this week at new Senior school for Boys to inaugurate “dinner 28 Apr 1941 70 in school” scheme The Director of Education called this afternoon about return of use of classrooms previously 23 Sep 1941 73 used as Air-Raid Shelters Mr Emrys Davies, Organiser in Instruction in Hygiene attended school today and spoke to 25 Sep 1941 73 various classes on “Saving of Food” Received supplementary clothes coupons for 18 girls 28 Nov 1941 74 Permission was given to allow girls to line route on occasion of visit the King and Queen to the 11 Dec 1941 74 town. Returned to school at 10.10am Miss Lewis Dom Sc teacher took two girls to Boys’ Senior School to make and inventory of 8 Jan 1942 75 kitchen utensils this afternoon A school canteen for children whose mothers work in ROF is being opened here today. No of 23 Feb 1942 76 children today is 37. Mrs Kathleen Jones of 29 Newcastle Hill in employed as maid in kitchen Three girls have free dinners at school canteen instead of at Girls’ County school 2 Mar 1942 76 Normal school hours resumed today. Morning session 9-12pm, Afternoon 1.30-4pm 1 Apr 1942 77 Closed after afternoon session for Easter Holiday-One Week. All books and receipts of school 2 Apr 1942 77 canteen sent to Cardiff for audit Official Fire Watching begun at this school tonight. Three men each night on rota 23 Apr 1942 78 Play Centre opened at Youth Centre for children whose mothers work in ROF 1 May 1942 78 A Half-holiday has been granted for this afternoon by the Group Managers as a tribute to the 15 Jul 1942 80 War effort by raising more than £3000 in the past year Sergeant Weaver of Police Force lectured to school in two sections on “Safety First” 29 Jul 1942 80 Received notification from billeting officer that two Evacuees have left for hostel at Porthcawl 26 Oct 1942 81 Mrs M Schofield commenced duties as maid for Milk distribution and washing of beakers 4 Jan 1943 82 Received notice to terminate duty as Milk distributor from Mrs M Schofield yesterday Feb 22nd 23 Feb 1943 83 and sent same to Director of Education Mrs E M Parrish commenced duties as maid for Milk distribution 1 Mar 1943 84 Received instructions that Mrs Myfanwy Waddington has been appointed as temporary part- 22 Mar 1943 84 time on canteen to take effect from April 1st Admitted two official Evacuees 13 Apr 1943 85 “Wings for Victory” week was held last week, when this school succeeded in raising a total of 7 Jun 1943 86 £1560. Miss M Lewis is the enthusiastic Hon Sec of the School Savings Association Three girls, Evacuees at the hostel, were admitted today 12 Jul 1943 87 Mrs Parish (maid for Milk distribution) leaves today and Mrs Saunders has been appointed in 28 Oct 1943 88 her place. Duties to commence Nov 2nd. School closed at end of afternoon session for Half-Term Holiday Mr Prys Jones called at school about canteen scheme 1 Dec 1943 89 A party of 26 girls under the care of Miss Farley have gone to see an exhibition “Path to Victory” 14 Dec 1943 89 at the ROF. Left at 10.20 Form II under care of Miss Dyer have gone to visit exhibition at ROF. Time 2.30pm 17 Dec 1943 89 Form I girls, 36 in number, went to Exhibition at ROF under care of Miss Lewis. Time 2.30pm 21 Dec 1943 89 Miss Lewis has been given permission to attend a conference at Cardiff this afternoon in 14 Jan 1944 90 connection with “Salute the Soldier” week Miss Jones of Milk Publicity Board addressed the girls on “Milk” at 3.15 this afternoon 24 Feb 1944 91 Miss Treharne returned to school today-called home because her sisters’ family being bombed 29 Feb 1944 91 out of their home in London during a recent raid. Play Centre closed today An official of the Ministry of Labour and Mrs Elwyn Morris interviewed girls who will be leaving 29 Mar 1944 91 at Easter Permission has been given for the girls to be taken to the By-Pass Road to see Their Majesties 30 Mar 1944 92 and HRH The Princess Elizabeth pass on the way to Port Talbot Instructions received to release a teacher to help in making a survey of the town, and assist in 14 Jul 1944 94 billeting Evacuees, Miss Dyer CA teacher chosen to assist 57 girls under Government Evacuation Scheme admitted 4 Sep 1944 95 Fire-watching discontinued on Tuesday Sept 12th 11 Sep 1944 95 Girls taken to Boys’ County school for an exhibition of “Safety First” films. Left school at 10.30. 20 Sep 1944 96 Exhibition shown 11-12 Mrs E M Parish tendered her resignation as maid for Milk distribution 25 Sep 1944 96 Mrs Elizabeth Underhill commenced duty as Milk distributor on Monday Oct 2nd 5 Oct 1944 96 12 Evacuees under the Govt Evacuation Scheme left us today. They have all made excellent 11 Dec 1944 98 attendance, and have worked well in their various classes. 15 Evacuees still remain Closed school at end on morning for Christmas Holidays. Canteen accounts and requisition sent 22 Dec 1944 98 to Cardiff Mrs Waddington canteen maid passed away early this morning 1 Mar 1945 101 Mrs Waddington’s fortnightly salary re-funded to bank 2 Mar 1945 101 Mrs Underhill commences duty today as part-time canteen maid on a day to day basis 6 Mar 1945 101 Mrs Ceridwen Hope commenced duties today as a Part-time maid at the canteen 19 Mar 1945 101-102 Mrs A A Joseph granted leave of absence to attend the wedding of her nephew, a member of 22 Mar 1945 102 the RAF VE Day today. War in Europe ended. Staff and pupils assembled for a service of thanksgiving- 8 May 1945 103 school dismissed to reassemble Thursday May 10th School reassembled 10 May 1945 103 EM12/4 Bryncethin (St At 11am on this date (Sunday Morning) our Government Declared War on Germany 3 Sep 1939 416 Brides Minor) Mixed The school should have reopened after the Midsummer Vacation but this was postponed 4 Sep 1939 416 indefinitely owing to the War. All the members of the staff were present but no children appeared due largely to the announcement on the Wireless that all schools would remain closed until further notice We reopen school today. All children and staff appear carrying Gas Respirators. Several children 11 Sep 1939 416 from London and Birmingham are here for safety Capt. T Evans MA called here today with reference to the room given to the ARP (Air Raid 20 October 417 Precautions). Room No 2 is the one in question 1939 Owing to the sudden change in the International Situation i.e. the German Invasion of Holland 14 May 1940 426 and Belgium all school were reopened today. The Board of Education issued the order through the British Broadcasting Corporation. All the staff were present and a very good response by the children Mr CW Robins CA was granted leave of absence for the afternoon to attend the National 16 May 1940 426-427 Savings conference at Cardiff Evacuees from South Deal Junior School arrived here today for Educational Work, and they are 3 Jun 1940 427 accompanied by their teachers. Today is taken up with Registration and Billeting It is today that instruction is given to the Evacuees for the first time 4 Jun 1940 427 Mr J Powell HMI called today regarding the Evacuees 7 Jun 1940 427 Mr Powell calls again re evacuees and billeting 11 Jun 1940 427 The school closed in the afternoon o enable the staff to go to the Memorial Hall to assist in the 17 Jun 1940 427 reception of Evacuees from London The Charles Dickers School London Evacuees attend here 18 Jun 1940 427 MR J Powell HMI and Mr Russell Rees HMI called here this afternoon re Evacuees 20 Jun 1940 428 Mr J Powell HMI and Capt. Evans have a conference here this morning re hiring Memorial Hall 24 Jun 1940 428 because of overcrowding Today the Charles Dickens School took up their quarters for Educational purposes at the 15 Jul 1940 428 Memorial Hall. The Hall was taken over on the 12th inst and preparations were made for the occupation to take place today. School commenced at 10.30am and will continue so I was at the school today when the sirens blew an air-raid warning. The Head Teacher and his 18 Jul 1940 429 staff are to be congratulated on the rapid and efficient way in which the children were dispersed. John Powell, HM Inspector Mrs Paynter CA joins the South Deal Staff today from Tondu Infants 22 Jul 1940 429 The school closes at the end of the afternoon sessions for a Shortened Summer Vacation-being 31 Jul 1940 429 two days and two weeks. The Deal and Chas. Dickens schools remain at work. The term has been somewhat mixed. The work has been disorganised owing to the influx of the schools from Deal and London. Nevertheless we have all settled down very well. We have been disturbed on several occasions owing to Air Raids but the children have dispersed to the surrounding houses without any sign of panic, and the teachers and parents have given of their best Miss A L Porter CA, attached to the Charles Dickens School, having been doing duty during the 19 Aug 1940 433 first fortnight of August now takes here holidays. She will not return here but will take over duty in London Mr J H Pitcock CA of the South Deal School leaves today for the RAF 11 Sep 1940 433 Mr and Mrs H A Osgathorp both CAs of the South Deal School leave today. Mr Osgathorp joins 27 Sep 1940 434 the RAF and Mrs Osgathorp resigns. Miss Dale CA of the Charles Dickens School has leave of absence to be married today Mrs Green CA takes Mrs Carr’s place for the time being. Mrs Green is a LCC teacher and comes 3 Oct 1940 434 here on supply from the LCC party at Radyr School Mr Spicer takes over the charge of the LCC Evacuees, in place of Mr E Rees who has been ill for 9 Dec 1940 435 several weeks and is not likely to resume duties for some considerable time Miss M O Whowsley commenced duty today with the LCC party 18 Dec 1940 436 The school closed at the end of the morning session for the usual Christmas Vacation. The 20 Dec 1940 436 Evacuated children are expected to attend during the holidays, and a rota of the staffs is in operation Lea Banner BA was here today giving a lecture to the Evacuees 7 Jan 1941 438 Miss Whowsley completes duties at Charles Dickens School. She takes up duties at Cowbridge 10 Jan 1941 438 High School for Girls next week at Domestic Science Mistress. Times of sessions as from today 9.30-12.30. 1.45-3.45 Mr J Powell HMI called here this morning to see the Evacuees 16 Jan 1941 439 HMI Walters, the Board Inspector of Music called here this afternoon to hear this afternoon to 28 Jan 1941 440 hear the LCC children’s choir War Weapons Week for Bridgend and District was held during the week 22nd February to 1st 28 Feb 1941 442 March. This school took an active part, and the pupils and staff worked very enthusiastically throughout the week. The staff drew out the following successful programme: Monday-General Savings Day Tuesday-Miss R M Hopkins brought her dog to beg in each class Wednesday-Ballot Day. 1st forecasts of the week’s takings at school Thursday-General Savings Day Friday-Penny Line down the corridor Saturday-General Savings. Mrs Jones sent a bag containing 8 onions. These were very scarce at this time owing to the war. The onions were raffled among the children who bought 1st tickets. Every penny brought by the children whether for Savings Stamps or for Ballot or Raffle meant a return to them of equal value in Savings Stamps. The staff worked very admirably and even came here on the Saturday. MR CW Robbins CA the Secretary of our schools association and a member of this staff deserves high praise for the enormous amount of work he did after school hours. The work was expeditious and successful and crowned his efforts by a grand collection for the week of £339 9s 1d The school reopens. No appointment has been made instead of Miss Evans, but owing to the 2 Apr 1941 443 fact the number of South Deal children has diminished I am asked to take over Mrs Paynter CA of Deal. She commenced duty today with 11 Deal and 14 Glamorgan children Councillor and Mr Walter, and Mr Marsh of Deal paid a visit today. Councillor Walter is the 15 May 1941 445 Chairman and Mr Marsh is the Secretary of the Deal Education Committee Dr Jenkins and Nurse were here today examining the Entrant, 1929 children and Evacuees 22 May 1941 446 (Entrants) LCC MR J G Evans CA is absent today. He received Leave of Absence to attend a Medical 20 Jun 1941 446 Examination for Entrants into one of the Services Mr Evans is absent today from 11.30am for the purposes of proceeding to Port Talbot to appear 3 Jul 1941 446 before the Hardships Tribunal Mr Evans resumed duty today. He has been granted four months extension of time. That is, he 4 Jul 1941 446 will not be called up for Military Service until after 31.10.41. Mr Bowden CA (Deal) leaves today to take his holidays before being called up Mr Tucker leaves today to take his holiday before re-commencing duty at Deal. He has been 9 Jul 1941 446 recalled to reopen his school The school closes at the end of the afternoon session for the usual Summer Vacation. The year 31 Jul 1941 447 closed under more settled circumstances. There have been very few air-raids to disturb the school. It is rumoured that the Deal children will not return here after the Holidays. Some will got to Brynmenyn, while the others will go to St Roberts Hall Aberkenfig. Mrs Emily Paynter CA will not return here after this holiday; she has been recalled to Deal to assist Mr Tucker The school reopened today after the Summer Vacation. The Deal children have not returned to 1 Sep 1941 447 this school. Those living in Bryncethin have been transferred to Brynmenyn, and those living in Sarn have gone to St Roberts Hall, Aberkenfig MR B F Spicer the Headmaster in charge of the LCC children at Memorial Hall returns to London 5 Sep 1941 448-449 today owing to family circumstances. His place will be taken on Monday by the present Senior assistant Mr G H Wells Mr J Powell HMI called this afternoon regarding accommodation and with reference to the 24 Sep 1941 449 proposed hostels for married couples at Abergarw Mr D Jenkins HMI called this afternoon with reference to the Evacuees 26 Sep 1941 449 The Deal children living at Sarn returned here today from the RC School Tondu because their 1 Oct 1941 449 parents at Deal objected to their being at a RC School. Mrs Hughes BA Deal returned also Dr Harris and nurse were here today making a medical survey of this school and the visiting 3 Oct 1941 450 children Mrs J M Carr (LCC) has had permission to absent herself for several months, until she has 30 Oct 1941 450 recovered from her confinement which she expects to take place in February next. She therefore completes her services here this afternoon Mr Prys-Jones HMI and Dr B Hall (London CC) Inspector called here this afternoon to discuss the 19 Nov 1941 451 absorption of the LCC children at the Memorial Hall Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth passed the school today at 2.45pm on their 11 Dec 1941 451 way to Ogmore Valle. The Police had given instructions that the children should be lined up outside Mrs M Hughes (Deal) was granted Leave of Absence for this morning to enable her to travel 19 Dec 1941 451 home Mr J G Evans CA did not report for duty today. He sent me a verbal message to say that he had 12 Jan 1942 452-453 been called to Cardiff by the Military Authorities, but hoped to be at school on Tuesday A letter from Mr Evans received today states that he has to join his unit yesterday 13 Jan 1942 453 The LCC School Party was merged with this school as from today. Mr G H Wells, CA takes Std IV 2 Feb 1942 454 instead of Mr J G Evans who has joined the Army Warships Week for the Tondu and Aberkenfig District opened today. This school is included in 9 Feb 1942 454-455 the district and the staff and children have already shown a great amount of enthusiasm to make the week a huge success. The programme for this school which has been drawn out by the staff is as follows:- Monday-General Savings Tuesday-Ballot or guessing the takings for this week and this school Wednesday-Raffle Thursday-General Savings Friday-Line of money down the corridor Saturday-General Savings We acknowledge with gratitude the prizes given for the ballot. Miss D E Bird-Doll made up of domestic materials and utensils Mrs Jones-1/2 dozen eggs Mrs Pickwick-1.2 dozen eggs Mrs Berau Sarn-Box containing onions Mrs Jones Tynycoed Terrace-Bag containing onions. The staff worked with at will to infuse the children with a high standard of co-operation. It was decided to aim at a Target of £500. The will to win was here and the Target was reached by Tuesday afternoon. A second Target was decided upon i.e. to rise from £500 to £1000 This again was achieved by Thursday afternoon the handsome sum of £1408 was reached. Mr C W Robbins the school secretary is to be complimented, and deserves high praise and thanks for the enormous extra work he performed, not only during each day, but in the evenings at his home D Jenkins Esq, HMI, called here this afternoon regarding the Youth Movement Representation 29 Apr 1942 458 on the Interviewing Committee of the Ministry of Labour The school is closed this afternoon as a reward for the effort made by this school during 1 May 1942 458 Warships Week Miss Bird has sent to say that she hopes to resume as soon as possible. She has gone to London 6 May 1942 458 for the Week-end. Her mother and sister reside at Exeter. That city was heavily bombed on Sunday night or early Monday Morning. The casualties were very heavy. Miss Bird was anxious to make arrangements for her relatives. Capt. Evans and Miss Davies called this afternoon to make arrangements regarding feeding (Hot Meals) Fire Watching commenced here tonight. Rotas have been drawn up for each night of the week 11 May 1942 458 Mrs Monica Hughes BA leaves today for her home at Deal. She will not return here 22 May 1942 459 Miss Mabel Shotbolt UT (Deal) takes up duty today in place of Mrs Hughes 1 Jun 1942 459 Miss K M Davies called here to meet Councillor T Baker JP in connection with making 10 Jun 1942 459 arrangements for the Memorial Hall to be utilised as a Dining Hall Dr Bertha Hall (LCC) called here today 15 Jul 1942 459 Capt. Evans MA, Miss K M Davies and Mr Bryant of the Architects Dept. called here this 16 Sep 1942 460-461 afternoon regarding structural alteration with regard to the Dinner Scheme Miss Mabel Shotbolt UT completes her service under the Deal Education Authority. 28-29 Sep 461 Miss Mabel Shotbolt UT commences duty as an Uncertificated Teacher (Temporary 1942 Appointment) under the Glamorgan Education Committee MR G H Wells who has been here since July 1940, and for a period has been in charge of the LCC 7 Oct 1942 461-462 Evacuees, completes his service here today. He is recalled at his own request Miss M M Shotbolt UT is away today, having been granted Leave of Absence to go to 27 Nov 1942 462 Birmingham to be interviewed for an Educational Post Miss M M Shotbolt UT leaves at the end of the morning session to take up a post in Kent 22 Jan 1943 467 [Order No 08414/ 230v mottled VE Double Oven Range with Thermometers and splash plate, 24 Mar 1943 469 and plate rock No 593] The above was received this afternoon School canteen. The Hot Cupboard was received today 8 Apr 1943 469 Wings-for-Victory Week for the Tondu and District opened today. The programme for this week 28 Jun 1943 471-472 is as follows Monday-General Savings Tuesday-General Savings and Raffles Wednesday-Raffling Aeroplane and Tank Thursday-Guessing the Takings for the week and raffle Friday-General Savings and raffles. We record our grateful thanks to those who sent gifts to raffle Mr Jones-model of an aeroplane John Chapman-model of a tank Hazel Madge-1/2 dozen eggs Cyril Thomas-Angora Rabbit Ronnie Parker-Brown Rabbit Jimmy Davies-2lb sugar Pat Shannat-2lb sugar Vera Williams and Colin Hopkins-1/2 lb tea Wendy Williams-1/4 lb tea Richard Love-6 lbs garden potatoes Sylvia Morgan-Toy elephant. Both the staff and children were on Tip-toe to hit the target which was placed at £500. The Head Teacher’s usual circular was sent out to help the children rouse their parents’ interest. By Friday afternoon the total received was £3210 19s 6d. A truly magnificent result. Nearly 6 ½ times the target aimed for, and 160 times the usual average weekly takings for National Savings. Mr C W Robbins the school secretary is complimented and thanked for the tremendous amount of work done here during the day, and at home in the evenings School Canteen-The Electric Steamer Oven was received today, and I have sent this day the 12 Jul 1943 473 invoice and advice book to the same address as before. The order no was 08413 School Canteen-The 20 gallon Electric Veg Boiling Pan arrived at about 7.30 this evening, and 15 Jul 1943 473 the cleaner signed for it Capt. Evans and Dr Hall (LCC) called today 29 Jul 1943 474 Mr [Fose?] (Architects Dept.) inspected the work done on the Canteen 19 Nov 1943 475 F Rees Esq, the Director of Education and Capt. Evans the Primary Inspector paid a visit this 22 Feb 1944 478 morning to see the Canteen. And to discuss certain matters raised on my recent letter Miss Daisy Bird CA (LCC) terminates her services here today. She is returning to a teaching post 29 Feb 1944 479 in London Miss K M Davies, Domestic Service Organiser came here this morning to interview the 2 Mar 1944 479 applicants for the posts of cook and maids for the School Canteen Capt. Evans, Miss K M Davies and Mrs Evans (Canteen Organiser) called here this afternoon re 26 Apr 1944 480 the Canteen Opening D Jenkins Esq HMI called here this afternoon re the Canteen 15 May 1944 481 Miss Mulvey, from the Ministry of Information, called here this afternoon, and interviewed Miss 16 May 1944 481 Hopkins CA, Miss Morgan UT and Miss Richards BA with reference to the new Education Bill School Canteen-The staff of the Canteen assembled this morning to meet Mrs Evans (County 8 Jun 1944 482 Organiser). The staff comprised of Mrs Hopkins (cook), Mrs Wake, Mrs Williams and Mrs Morgan (maids). For the next few days they will be employed in cleaning up the Kitchen and utensils This day is a red letter day for this school. Cooked dinners are served here for the first time; all 15 Jun 1944 482 were highly satisfied with the first meal. Mrs Evans in complimented for the highly satisfactory way she organised the children, and the kitchen staff. The Kitchen staff are complimented for their responses and intense interest in their work Councillor T Baker JP, and Miss Baker, Mr and Mrs Pugsley and my wife came to dinner today by 21 Jun 1944 482-483 invitation. Miss K M Davies (County Chief Organiser) was also present, and in her company were Miss Jones Headmistress Porthcawl Infants and Mr John Headmaster Porthcawl Junior School. All expressed their admiration of the Dinner Scheme This morning opens the “Salute the Soldier Savings Week”. Our first sum received was £50 from 26 Jun 1944 483-484 Samuel Edward Williams and old boy of the school who is at present a Prisoner of War in Germany. The programme for the week is as follows:- Monday-General Savings Tuesday-General Savings and Raffles Wednesday-Raffles Thursday-Guessing the weeks takings Friday-General Savings and Raffles Our grateful thanks are recorded to the following for their gifts for raffling Duchesse set-Mrs Chapman Spaniel Puppy-Mrs Parker Rabbit-Mrs Mullins 2lbs Sugar-Mrs Roberts Tin of Spam-Mrs Williams ½ dozen eggs-Mrs Hubert and Vera Williams ½ lb Tea-Sheila Morgan ¼ lb Tea-Sheila Wood 2 oz. wool-Mrs Coles 2 lbs Gooseberries and 1 tin of raspberry jam-Mrs Hopkins 2lbs Sugar-Mrs Shannatt Tea Cosy Cover-Mrs Coles Pot of Jam-Alan Bird Flemish Giant Rabbit-Jimmy Morgan Chick (3 months old)-Audrey Evans 1/2lb tea-Margaret Lamman and John Chapman ¼ dozen eggs-Mrs Wilcox The total collected in this school during the week was £1266 6s 6d. The usual enthusiasm was not displayed, probably because the Canteen had attracted much attention. However the staff and scholars showed a lively interest, and credit goes again to Mr C W Robbins for all the work he did not only in School but in the Evenings at home Mrs Evans completes her duty at the Canteen today 29 Jun 1944 484 The school reopened today. Many evacuees were among the number received today. Miss D C 4 Sep 1944 485 Fadden (LCC) CA commenced duty here today Capt. Evans and Mr Sibley (Survey Inspector) called here today regarding accommodation for 6 Sep 1944 485 some more Evacuees. They both stayed to dinner Capt. Evans called today. Mrs Evans (Meals Organiser) also called 31 Oct 1944 486 Miss K M Davies County Organiser for Domestic Subjects, and Miss Collins, Bristol Organiser for 8 Nov 1944 486 Domestic Subjects, called here today to see the Dinner Schemes, and they remained to dinner A grand Xmas Dinner was supplied to the children and staff today 20 Dec 1944 487 At 3 o’clock this afternoon the BBC announced that all German resistance had ceased, and that 7 May 1945 491 the German High Command had surrendered unconditionally. At 8 o’clock in the Evening it was announced that Mr Winston Churchill, the Prime Minster, would speak next day (Tuesday) at 3pm. VE (Victory in Europe) was to be observed on Tuesday, and both Tuesday and Wednesday were to be observed as National Holidays The school assembled as usual. Many of the children had assumed that this day was a National 8 May 1945 491-492 Holiday, and stayed away. Those present (Staff and Scholars) assembled in the Hall and after a short Thanksgiving service, this school was closed for the rest of the day, and the following day (Wednesday). Miss Bray, Miss Howell and Mrs Griffiths were not present-having assumed that it was a holiday EM14/1 Bryntirion I commenced duties as headteacher of Bryntirion New Council School and spent a day 6 Sep 1944 0 County Infants preparing the place for the children. Mrs Parkin the cook and Mrs John the maid for the School canteen came to prepare the kitchen Mrs James and Mrs Evans canteen organisers spent some hours discussing meals and menus 7 Sep 1944 0 The children have been arranged in classes according to age. School meals were made for 55 12 Sep 1944 1 children and it was a success The school has settled down very well. The babies in the nursery are comfortable and content 15 Sep 1944 1 and older children are becoming used to their surroundings. School meals have been a success every day Mr John a local councillor called to make enquiries about accommodation 26 Sep 1944 2 Great improvement is to be seen in the nursery section. The children look happy and play 6 Oct 1944 3 contentedly together. The school meals are a success and parents express their appreciation of the difference in the children’s appetite Miss Brogden called here to discuss the arrangements for Drill Lessons and gave valuable 2 Nov 1944 5 suggestions Mrs James, a canteen organiser has been here for most of the day. Things are not quite 14 Nov 1944 6 satisfactory in the kitchen Miss K M Davies came to make enquiries concerning the cook and decided that it would be 24 Nov 1944 8 good to have someone else The electrician Mr Williams called out from Cardiff to examine the steamer in the kitchen and 1 Dec 1944 10 looked over all the equipment. All is in perfect order The canteen organiser Mrs James came here this morning to see Mrs Parkin. The latter feels 6 Dec 1944 10 sorry to leave but will not of her free will ask for withdrawal of her resignation. Mrs John has accepted the post of cook and Mrs Williams the maid’s post The cook is absent from the kitchen the but the children’s dinners were good substantial meals 11 Dec 1944 11 prepared by the maid and part time maid Miss W Jones, Headmistress of Porthcawl Infants School visited our school today and was 15 Dec 1944 13 pleasantly surprised to find such an attractive school under war time conditions Mrs John commences officially as cook today but we have had Mrs Meredith to help because 18 Dec 1944 13 Mrs Williams is ill The school building is clean and wholesome everything is in order and the kitchen is in order 8 Jan 1945 14 The canteen organiser Mrs James has been here to inspect the work of the cook and the maid 16 Jan 1945 15 The canteen organiser has been here most of the day discussing the requisition 23 Jan 1945 16 It is impossible for children to attend school as their homes are almost snowbound and they 29 Jan 1945 16 have no coal-no food. School closed There has been a general air of expectancy in the school. News from the BBC has decided to tell 7 May 1945 21 the children to take Tuesday and Wednesday for Victory in Europe Celebrations The good news of cessation of hostilities in Europe was celebrated with two days holiday. All 10 May 1945 22 the children were too tired to work or play today. Talks have been given to explain the significance of VE Day and prayers for thanksgiving have been offered to God EM15/2 Caerau Girls HT attended school this morning to receive instructions from Ed Committee. School closed this 4 Sep 1939 45 week Eleven children have been registered here today who have left the more dangerous areas to 11 Sep 1939 45 live here temporarily with relations. They have come from London and Birmingham One of the Evacuees returned to London today. The total number of Evacuees here today is 22 Sep 1939 45 fourteen At 3.15 Sergeant Bloomer and three ARP officials visited the school to test the children in the 2 Oct 1939 45-46 time taken to run home in the event of an Air Raid. The result was successful and we found that all children could get home in five minutes A few more Evacuees have returned to their homes. Sixteen were admitted here during the 9 Jan 1940 47 months of September and four now remain Two more Evacuees have left for their home 26 Jan 1940 47 School re-opened today due to the gravity of the war. All the staff present and 90% of the Girls 14 May 1940 48 We received into this school today Evacuated teachers and children. They are Head Teacher, 20 May 1940 48 Miss Wynne, four CTs Misses Beale, Jenkins, Brown and Tregunna, eighteen boys and fifteen girls. Their LEA is the Ilford Borough Council and the children, whose ages range from 6 years to eleven are from nine different schools in Ilford. The schools are Cleveland, South Park, Gordon, Woodlands, Park Hill, Becontree, Wm Torbitt, Redbridge and Almont. Miss Rogers, HMI and Dr Wm Thomas HMI visited the Evacuees today Dr Wm Thomas HMI here again today to decide the accommodation for the Evacuees. It was 21 May 1940 48 decided that they had two classrooms to themselves and be quite separate from the school One boy returned home today. His father has gone to the Army and his mother contemplates 23 May 1940 49 leaving Ilford for a safer area Mr Powell HMI visited the Evacuees this morning 29 May 1940 49 The boy referred to above, has returned to Caerau and attended here today 6 Jun 1940 49 Evacuees from Cricklewood came to school today and have been accommodated at the Boys 17 Jun 1940 49 and Infants’ departments. Some of their stock has been supplied by this department. All the girls use this school yard About ten minutes after children went home lunch time today there was an Air Raid Warning 3 Jul 1940 50 which lasted about 30 minutes and all children were punctual for afternoon school Two Evacuees, a brother and sister, returned to Ilford today 4 Jul 1940 50 School started today at 10 o’clock. At 10.15am we had our first experience of an Air Raid 8 Jul 1940 50-51 Warning during school hours. The children left the school in orderly manner and thoroughly enjoyed the experience while leaving the school premises, but when the girls reached the road and met the boys and infants all running in one direction, things were not so good. Were it not for the fact that half my staff ran with the children as far as this “Square”, there would have been some casualties. The scheme, as it is, therefore, is not satisfactory. At 10.55am the “All Clear” sounded and in five minutes exactly all the children returned to school The “Take Cover” siren was sounded at 11.45 this morning and the children went quickly to 18 Jul 1940 51 their homes. The “All Clear” sounded at 12.10 so the afternoon session at school went on as usual This afternoon the siren went at 2.50 and the “All Clear” at 4pm. Once again the children ran to 19 Jul 1940 51 their homes Air Raid Warning at 2.55pm; All Clear 3.55pm 24 Jul 1940 51 School re-opened today 19 Aug 1940 51 “Take Cover” 10.45. “All Clear” 11.36. Children dispersed to their homes and returned with the 21 Aug 1940 51-52 “All Clear” 4 minutes later another “Take Cover” signal was sounded. Once again the children dispersed to their homes “Take Cover” 10.45am. “All Clear” 11.10am. Children dispersed. This is no safety because the 22 Aug 1940 52 enemy planes are literally over the valley; in fact this present arrangement is dangerous in every possible way “Take Cover” 9.55am. “All Clear” 10.45am. “Take Cover” 1.45pm. “All Clear” 2.17pm 2 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 10.24am. “All Clear” 10.37am. “Take Cover” 1.18pm. “All Clear” 1.41pm 4 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 1.55pm. All Clear 2.10pm 12 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 9.45am. All Clear 10.10am 17 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 9.54am. All Clear 10.25am 18 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 11.37am. All Clear 12.09pm 25 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 3.50pm. All Clear 4.10pm 26 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 11.45am. All Clear 12.20pm. “Take Cover” 2.05pm. All Clear 2.25pm 27 Sep 1940 52 “Take Cover” 10.50am. All Clear 11.35am 1 Oct 1940 53 “Take Cover” 10.45am. All Clear 11.40am 3 Oct 1940 53 “Take Cover” 10.20am. All Clear 10.45am 4 Oct 1940 53 “Take Cover” 2.50pm. All Clear 3.35pm 8 Oct 1940 53 “Take Cover” 11.45am. All Clear 12.40pm 28 Oct 1940 53 Fourteen girls on the malnutritious list are now in receipt of free meals (Oslo). These are in the 30 Oct 1940 53 form of sandwiches and are given to these special girls at 11 o’clock and 3 o’clock “Take Cover” 1.05pm. All Clear 1.35pm. 8 Nov 1940 53 Alert 3.10 to 3.31pm 11 Nov 1940 53 Alert 1.30pm to 1.52pm 13 Nov 1940 53 Alert 2pm to 2.18pm. Alert 2.45pm to 3.31pm 21 Nov 1940 53 Alert 11.55am 27 Nov 1940 53 Received this morning two teachers evacuated from Birmingham, Miss Smith and Miss Culk, 4 Dec 1940 53-54 together with 32 Senior Girls We held our school concert this afternoon at the Urdd Hall. The Ilford and Birmingham visitors 19 Dec 1940 54 joined in a very pleasant afternoon This morning spent in celebrating St David’s Day. There are two excellent programs, one Senior 28 Feb 1941 55 and one Junior. The Ilford Evacuees also have a Welsh program and the standard of work is very good indeed. Most of their items are in Welsh and the singing of the Welsh National Anthem is a great credit to their teachers. The school will be closed this afternoon Cricklewood Girls came here today for instruction while Miss Fitze took her compensating 4 Apr 1941 55 holiday School re-opened today. Seven girls from the Willesden Group are here this week from the 9 Jun 1941 56 Boys’ dept. because Miss Fitze has taken her compensating holiday Miss Tregunna recalled to Ilford and left the school today 25 Jul 1941 56 School re-opened this morning. The Ilford children have been absorbed, the boys sent to the 1 Sep 1941 56 Boys department Miss Keene away from school today attending the Police event at Bridgend 2 Oct 1941 57 Received instructions from Cardiff to absorb Birmingham Group. There are just 21 girls 17 of 1 Dec 1941 57-58 whom are in the 13-15 group; the four Juniors have been drafted to their respective age groups and 16 senior Glamorgan Girls have been added to Birmingham 17 to make F 2A with Miss Smith in charge of the new composite class (Miss Smith is Birmingham’s leader here) Dr M D Owen here today and made a thorough examination of children and added several 30 Jan 1942 58 children to the malnutritious list School closed at the end of the afternoon session for the Easter Vacation. Miss Smith left here 2 Apr 1942 59 today and will return to Birmingham, to her original school, after completing her holiday duty. Five of the Birmingham leavers have also left leaving nine Birmingham girls only in this school On June 29th and July 2nd the children received a lecture on road safety from the Police 6 Jul 1942 60 Four men, three from the Architects Office, and one from the Food Control Office, came here 23 Jul 1942 60 today to look for suitable accommodation for emergency water tanks and kitchens. They decided that there was no storage room here Mrs Pulham away on leave-husband’s leave from Hospital 16 Nov 1942 61 Director of Education here this afternoon looking for suitable canteen accommodation 14 Dec 1942 61 School re-opened today. During the vacation Mrs Pulham was recalled to Ilford, and Miss 4 Jan 1943 62 Burgess of Ilford, I was informed, is to replace her. Miss Burgess has not arrived yet Mrs Pulham returned here today, her recall has been deferred 11 Jan 1943 62 Miss White HMI and Miss K Davies, County Organiser for Domestic Science were here this 19 Jan 1943 62 afternoon looking for suitable accommodation for a canteen kitchen The county architect and Wm Baily looked over the canteen development today 20 Dec 1943 66 Miss K M Davies and Mrs Evans were here today to interview the prospective kitchen staff 23 Feb 1944 66 The kitchen staff started work here today and Mrs Evans here as organiser 29 Feb 1944 66 School dinners were started here today and 120 children and teachers sat down to an excellent 7 Mar 1944 67 dinner. Each table seats 10 and 8 teachers take the head of 8 tables and the other 4 are in charge of 4 prefects. With this perfect cooperation of the staff, this scheme of one teacher at each table, as far as the number of teachers allow of this, should be an ideal one The scheme was extended to the Infants’ department today and 56 infants sat down to dinner 20 Mar 1944 67 Miss K M Davies visited our canteen today and lunched with us 22 Mar 1944 67 Mr E Tanfield came here today to see our dinner scheme 24 Mar 1944 67 Miss Millar, Miss White HMI, Miss K M Davies and Mr Powell were here today and had lunch 23 May 1944 68 with us Half-Term. Miss Davies, Birmingham left here today to return to Birmingham 26 Oct 1944 68 Miss Rowlands from Ministry of Health lectured to whole school on Tuberculosis 17 Jan 1945 69 VE and VE Plus One. School closed 8-9 May 71 1945 EM28/1 Kenfig Hill Mixed I, DR Howell, act Head Teacher, and staff reported at school at usual school time, but in 4 Sep 1939 382 and Infants accordance with Circular E74/39 of 26th July the school is closed for an indefinite period In accordance with Circular E89/39, school is reopened. Children brought their respirators with 11 Sep 1939 382 them JD Powell Esq HMI visited school this afternoon-suggested starting a school garden. Suggested 22 Sep 1939 382 also-getting an accurate list of children who can get home in 5 mins, then remainder to be taken to corridor during an air raid, the windows of which to be reinforced by strips of adhesive tape Practised school evacuation, All except 24 get to their homes and back in 10 mins 26 Sep 1939 382 School hours in “Black-out” 30 Oct 1939 383 On and from today, Oct 30th, school opens at 9.05am and closes at 12.05pm. Reopens at 1.05pm and closes at 3.35pm. See letter from D of. E Oct 24th 1939. ERW. Time Tables. All times in Time Tables are moved 25 mins accordingly Air-raid warning sounded and all children dismissed at 11.50am 10 Nov 1939 383 Head Teacher received notification from D of E that there was no objection to continue school 26 Feb 1940 389 hours as at present-9.05 to 12.05 (morning) and 1.05 to 3.35 (afternoon) Local ARP unit commenced using Classroom as Post 29 Feb 1940 389 ARP and Fire Drill PM 10 Apr 1940 392 Fire Drill and ARP exercises PM 18 Apr 1940 392 School recalled-Government Order-due to gravity of War Situation 14 May 1940 394 Evacuees from Walmer, Kent, arrived on Sunday, June 2nd. Mr Norris, HT of Lower Walmer 3 Jun 1940 396 Junior Mixed School, Kent, called AM to arrange re reception of some 35 Evacuees at Bus Dept. MR J.D Powell, called PM regarding admission of 35 Lower Walmer children to this school 4 Jun 1940 396 35 Evacuees and HT and 2 Class Teachers commenced attendance at this school today, using 5 Jun 1940 396 the Science Room 15 desks lent to Junior Dept. for Evacuees 10 Jun 1940 397 Mr J Powell, MA HMI called PM re accommodation for more evacuees 12 Jun 1940 397 Mr J.D. Powell HMI and Mr R Reis HMI called AM re allocating more evacuees from Stoke 20 Jun 1940 398 Newington Mrs Packman and Mrs Nansel, two teachers, and 45 children from Stoke Newington admitted 21 Jun 1940 398 AM Air Raid Warning Siren sounded alarm at 12.15pm and the “All Clear” sounded at 12.55pm 3 Jul 1940 398 School commences, until further orders, at 10.05am, in accordance with Circular E50/40 from D 15 Jul 1940 399 of E, in view of Air Raids at night and their effect on children’s sleep and rest. Air Raid Siren went at 10.25am-children went home-All Clear at 10.55am-Children returned Air Raid Warning went at 11.50am-“All Clear” at 12.10pm 18 Jul 1940 399 Air Raid Warning went at 3pm-children dispersed. All Clear-4PM 19 Jul 1940 400 Air Raid Warning went at 3PM-“All Clear” at 3.50pm 24 Jul 1940 400 Air Raid Alarm but no Siren went 25 Jul 1940 400 Air Raid Warning at 10.40am. “All Clear” at 12.17pm 21 Aug 1940 401 Air Raid Warning 10.50am. “All Clear” at Midday 22 Aug 1940 401 All the windows of the School have been treated during the past week with [Wolpanner?] 26 Aug 1940 401 Splinter Proof Solution Air Raid Warning went at 12.35pm-“All Clear” at 1pm 30 Aug 1940 402 Air Raid Warning went at 9.48am. “All Clear” at 10.45am. Air Raid Warning at 1.50pm. “All 2 Sep 1940 402 Clear” at 2.25pm Air Raid Warning at 9.42am. “All Clear” at 10.03am. Air Raid Warning at 10.33am. “All Clear” at 4 Sep 1940 402 10.43am. Air Raid Warning at 1.21pm. “All Clear” at 1.41pm Air Raid Warning at 9.50am. “All Clear” at 10.05am 5 Sep 1940 402 Air Raid Alarm went at 1.55pm-“All Clear” at 2.08pm 12 Sep 1940 402 Air Raid Warning at 9.55am-“All Clear” at 10.14am. Air Raid Warning at 2.30pm-“All Clear” at 17 Sep 1940 403 2.55pm. 3 buckets received from County Architect, through Foreman Painter, for Fire Precautions Air Raid Warning at 9.50am-“All Clear” at 10.22am 18 Sep 1940 403 Miss A.G Jones, National Milk Publicity Council Organiser, gave a lecture on “Food Value of 19 Sep 1940 403 Milk” to Forms I and II. Air Raid Precautions Equipment and Telephone removed from school- ARP Post transferred to other premises ARP Post removed 20 Sep 1940 403 Air Raid Siren went at 11.45am-“All Clear” at 12.10pm 25 Sep 1940 403 Air Raid Siren went at 11.45am-“All Clear” at 12.20pm. Air Raid Siren went at 2.10pm-“All Clear” 27 Sep 1940 403 at 2.30pm Air Raid Warning from 10.50am to 11.30am 1 Oct 1940 404 Air Raid Warning from 10.45am to 11.45am 3 Oct 1940 404 Air Raid Warning from 10.20am to 10.45am. Mrs Winifred Mansell, CT, returns to London after 4 Oct 1940 404 doing duty with the Stoke Newington LCC class of evacuees at the this school to 4-10-40 Air Raid Warning from 3.10pm to 3.35pm 8 Oct 1940 404 Mr Rees (Director of Education) Mr A.G Prys Jones HMI and Mr Williamson, County Architect, 9 Oct 1940 404 called Mid-day regarding location of suggestions for Air Raid Shelters Mid-term Holiday-The Mid-term Holiday has been extended and will be taken from today-close 11 Oct 1940 405 of afternoon session-to Monday, October 28th, opening of morning session School reopened after two weeks Mid-term Holiday. Air Raid Warning from 11.45am to 28 Oct 1940 405 12.40pm. One Stirrup Pump from ARP received Ear Plugs (ARP) distributed to each child, evacuees included, and Teachers (Teacher’s families 30 Oct 1940 405 included) Air Raid Warning went at 1pm-“All Clear” at 1.15pm 31 Oct 1940 405 Air Raid Warning 1.05pm to 1.35pm 8 Nov 1940 406 Armistice Day-The “Two Minutes Silence” was silently and reverently observed from 11am to 11 Nov 1940 406 11.02am. Air Raid Warning from 3.10pm to 3.36pm Air Raid Warning 1.30pm to 1.55pm 13 Nov 1940 407 Air Raid Warning 9.55am to 10.10am 15 Nov 1940 407 Air Raid Warning 2.05pm to 2.15pm. Air Raid Warning 2.25 to 3.35pm 21 Nov 1940 407 Air Raid Warning 1.30pm to 1.50pm. Air Raid Warning 3.10 to 4.25pm 26 Nov 1940 408 Clerk of the Works (Mr Dan Evans) with School artisan called AM re contemplated erection of 27 Nov 1940 408 School Air Raid Shelters. Air Raid Warning 11.53am to 12.50pm Air Raid Alarm 2.04pm to 3.10pm. Mr Dan Evans (Clerk of Works) called PM-left long handled 3 Dec 1940 409 shovel for ARP purposes in HT room Air Raid Warning 2.50pm to 3.15pm 4 Dec 1940 409 Air raid Alert 1.50pm to 2.10pm. Air Raid Alert 2.15pm to 2.55pm 11 Dec 1940 410 Mr Norris (HT Lower Walmer Evacuees) is away for two weeks on staggered holiday after doing 6 Jan 1941 411 duty during Xmas Holidays Emergency stock (9 parcels) arrived-checked and stored away 8 Jan 1941 411 In accordance with Circular E2/41 date 7/1/41 school hours shall be half an hour instead of one 13 Jan 1941 411 hour later than the normal time of opening, hence school hours now are-9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Recreation periods are 11.05am to 11.20am and 2.30pm to 2.40pm Air Raid Alarm 12.15pm to 12.30pm. Air Raid Alarm 1.55 to 2.10pm 20 Jan 1941 412 Miss Winifred Packman CT (LCC) away on a week’s “Staggered” holiday. Mr Walker HT is in 27 Jan 1941 413 charge of the London Evacuees in this Department for this week Mr Hunter CT (Deal Evacuated Jr) left AM to join HM Forces (RAF) 29 Jan 1941 413-414 Mr Prys-Jones HMI and Bertha Hall, LCC Inspector called PM re London Evacuees 3 Feb 1941 414 Air Raid Wardens attend School AM to examine children’s gas masks 4 Feb 1941 414 Miss Winifred Packman CT (LCC Teacher) reported for duty but returned to her billet at 10am 10 Feb 1941 415 feeling unwell. Mr A C Chess CT gave a lesson to the boys of the upper classed on “The Incendiary Bomb and how to deal with it” Air Raid Wardens attended school AM to repair any defective Gas Masks 13 Feb 1941 415 Councillors Cameron and Jones attended the school AM and spoke to the children on War 18 Feb 1941 416 Savings and the objects of War Weapons Week Organiser in Scientific Temperance and Hygiene for the County present AM and PM lecturing 19 Feb 1941 416 children on “Anti-Waste in Food” Air Raid Alarm 9.25am to 9.40am 27 Feb 1941 417 Mr John Hunter CT (Lower Walmer) now of Royal Air Force, called today 3 Mar 1941 417 Mr Basil John Christie Smart CT of the Lower Walmer School Visiting Staff of Evacuees, left this 4 Mar 1941 417 afternoon to join HM Forces-Royal Army Ordnance Corps LCC delivered cupboard here for use of LCC class of evacuees 5 Mar 1941 417 Air Raid Warning 1.25pm to 2.15pm 7 Mar 1941 417 Air Raid Alarm 12.15pm to 12.30pm 10 Mar 1941 418 Air Raid Alarm 11.25am to 12 noon. Air Raid Alarm 3.05pm to 3.30pm 11 Mar 1941 418 LCC Scholarship Examination for LCC Evacuees took place from 8.50am to 12 noon-2 boys and 2 12 Mar 1941 418 girls were candidates-Head Teacher acting as Superintendent. Mr Richardson, Deputy Architect and Mr Dan Evans, Clerk of Works, called PM re suggested painting of windows in corridor Workmen commenced on the fifth Air Raid Shelter near the Girls’ Entrance. 13 Mar 1941 418 School artisan reported that glass windows and glass panels in doors of corridor were to be 18 Mar 1941 419 stippled Air Raid Alarm 12.25pm to 12.45pm 19 Mar 1941 419 Air Raid Alarm 9.11am to 9.30am. Air Raid Alarm 9.32 26 Mar 1941 419 School artisan and helper commence stippling the glass panels in doors and windows in 27 Mar 1941 419 corridor-previously they were covered with papers and made the corridor most dark and depressing. Air Raid Alert 2.30pm to 3.25pm Mr W Norris (HT, Lower Walmer Jr School-C of E), commenced a week’s “Staggered” holiday 21 Apr 1941 422 after being on duty in charge of Evacuees during Easter Week. Ministry of Health representative called PM re clothing supplies for Deal Evacuees-referred to teacher in charge of Infants Dept. School artisan brought a [Sturricane?] lamp AM to be on charge for use between ceiling and 25 Apr 1941 422 roof in event of incendiary attack. Workmen have commenced placing Concrete roofs of the Air Raid Shelters Clock put on by 1 hour-making Summer Time earlier by two hours 4 May 1941 423 Bombs dropped on the locality during the Sunday night at the Church and other places-road 5 May 1941 423 traffic to Cefn Cribbwr diverted due to unexploded bomb on the road Lower Walmer (Deal) Evacuees hold their annual Entrance Scholarship AM-4 sitting 6 May 1941 423 Delayed Action Bomb (German)-supposed to weigh 550lbs-was exploded by Bomb Disposal 9 May 1941 423-424 Squad at 1.30pm. As most of the houses in the place had been temporarily evacuated while bomb was disposed of, children’s dinners were not ready and this made a large number late. Also teachers who belong to Civil Defence Organisations were similarly affected. Punctuality and attendance were affected. Very many plate glass windows were smashed in some of the streets. Chairman and Secretary of Deal (Kent) Education Authority visited the School and Evacuees Notification received from Director of Education that in view of medical evidence produced by 16 May 1941 424 Caretaker, it had been decided not to transfer him to work of National Service-notification from Ministry of Labour re National Service received by Caretaker also seen Miss Marion Rous CT (Lower Walmer Evacuees) commenced duties here AM under Mr Norris 19 May 1941 425 HT Lower Walmer. Circular No. ARP/11/1941 dated 15/5/41 relating to Fire Prevention (Business) Premises Order 1941, received Mr Clementson, Deputy Commissioner for National Savings called PM on courtesy visit 20 May 1941 425 Air Raid Alert 2.15 to 2.30pm 22 May 1941 425 Air Raid Alert 10.45am to 11.40am 29 May 1941 425 Miss W Packman CT (LCC) away on “Staggered” holiday after being on duty with evacuees 9 Jun 1941 426 during Whit Week Ethel Barrett, Assistant Caretaker, reported AM that she had commenced work today at 10 Jun 1941 426 Bridgend Munition Works and asked for her Insurance Card-her last day of work here was Friday, 6-6-41 3 ARP buckets sent to Infants’ Dept. by instruction of Mr Dan Evans, Clerk of Works and School 13 Jun 1941 427 artisan Miss W Packman, CT (LCC) returned to duty after week’s compensating holiday. Mr W Norris HT 16 Jun 1941 427 (Lower Walmer Evacuees) commenced week’s compensating holiday LCC Evacuees visit Shelley Stall, Pontypridd, on an Educational Visit-in lieu of London Schools 17 Jun 1941 427 Eisteddfod at Carmarthen on May 15-accompanied by Miss W Packman CT and Mr R Walker Mr Hugh Evans, CT absent with leave to attend Medical Board re Fire Watching duties-excused 19 Jun 1941 428 duties till December Mr George Williams, Chairman of the local Fire Watching Service, called AM regarding the local 10 Jul 1941 429 scheme of fire watching Air Raid Alert-1.20pm to 2pm. Air Raid Alert 2.10 to 2.30pm 14 Jul 1941 429 Air Raid Alert 3.05pm to 3.45pm. Two girls (Local Evacuees) admitted AM 15 Jul 1941 429 Mr William Norris, HT Lower Walmer Evacuees, commences vacation prior to returning to duty 24 Jul 1941 430 at his own school under Deal Educ Committee on Aug 25th. He has handed over to Mr Wells, another Evacuate HT Miss Rous CT (Deal) away on compensating holiday. Miss Sewell CT (Deal) on duty in place om 1 Sep 1941 431 Miss Rous. Mr Wells, HT Deal Evacuees brought with down and additional party of Evacuees from Bryndw, with consent of Director of Education and assumed charge of local evacuees in this school in place of Mr Norris, who has returned to Deal Fire Watching Equipment received-24 blankets, 5 Steel Helmets, 3 Torches, 3 spare batteries, 4 9 Sep 1941 432 mattresses and 2 two-tier [bunks?]-One bunk has a support defective-cracked through Mrs Jones, wife of the Vicar of Kenfig Hill, called and addressed the children on the need for 22 Sep 1941 433 Salvage, and encouraged children to bring as much as they could to help the War effort. A fortnight’s Salvage Drive locally commenced today Mr Wells, HT Deal Evacuees, returned after week’s compensating holiday. Mr Walker (LCC) took 6 Oct 1941 434 charge of few LCC Evacuees in attendance-Jewish holiday for Jewish children among LCC evacuees Jewish holiday for Jewish children among LCC evacuees 7 Oct 1941 434 Mr Wells (HT-Deal Evacuees) visited Merthyr today to see Evacuees 27 Oct 1941 435 Workmen commence placing Anti-Blast Fabric on all windows round the School PM 29 Oct 1941 435 Director of Education sent notification that Air Training Corps was to have two classrooms on 6 Nov 1941 436 every Friday night for use of voluntary Teachers and Cadets Instructions received from Director re Supplementary Clothing Cards 10 Nov 1941 436 Their Majesties the King and Queen passed through Kenfig Hill at 2.10pm-Local schools closed 11 Dec 1941 440 at 12.15pm and reopened at 1.15pm in order that the children might see Their Majesties and be supervised at same time by the teachers. School closed at 3.30pm as usual Member of County Architect’s Staff called and examined one Air Raid Shelter with view to 8 Jan 1942 442 adoption as First Aid Post Mr Eustace Bevan, Solicitor, Clerk to Bridgend Urban District Council called regarding the British 30 Jan 1942 444 Restaurant with instructions to children who wanted to use its facilities Councillor Bruce Cameron called PM regarding Fire Watching and promised to see Clerk of Local 5 Feb 1942 445 Council Notification received from Director of Education that this school is to be used as Centre for Fire 12 Feb 1942 446 Guards Mr A.G Prys Jones HMI and Bertha Hall HMI (LCC) called re evacuees and declining numbers of 4 Mar 1942 448 same One evacuee from Birmingham sits the Birmingham Education Authority’s Scholarship Exam 11 Mar 1942 449 (today and tomorrow) with Head Teacher supervising Mr Rowlands, 69, Pwllygath St, came round to make arrangements and prepare a rota for 12 Mar 1942 449 Firewatching which commences tonight Special Permit received from Food Controller, Bridgend for 41 gallons of milk 19 Mar 1942 450 Mr Wells HT (Deal Educ Auth) is leaving during the Easter Holiday for Deal 2 Apr 1942 451 Miss Winifred Packman CT (LCC) called AM prior returning to duty in London. She has left with 13 Apr 1942 452 effect from 10-4-42 Instructions received from D of E that 12 Deal Scholars now attending Pyle Cross School are to 14 Apr 1942 452 be transferred to this school as soon as possible. Miss Clarke HT Deal Visiting Party, called AM regarding above Miss Rous CT (Deal Visiting Party) is away this week on a week’s compensating holiday. New tap 20 Apr 1942 452-453 so as to accommodate buckets for Fire Guards placed in Head Teachers Room Mr Pinnick, Jewish Rabbi, attended AM to give instruction to Jewish children of LCC Party. Mr 21 Apr 1942 453 Powell called PM re numbers of evacuees still at the school Miss Rous CT (Deal Visiting Party) resumed duty after a week’s compensating holiday, Mr 28 Apr 1942 454 Pinnick, Jewish Rabbi, here AM, giving instruction to Jewish Evacuees Mrs Salmon present AM giving a lecture on War Gases to the top classes 14 May 1942 455 Mr E Stowell, guardian of Gloria Lloyd, a Birmingham unofficial evacuee, called to state that he 18 May 1942 455 has received intimation by wire that she had won an Entrance Scholarship into the Birmingham Secondary Schools, obtaining a very high position. She was the only evacuee entrant for the Birmingham Scholarship. Letter received from Mr Wells, until recently Head Teacher here of the Deal Evacuees. He States things are rather hectic at Deal due to enemy bombing-several children killed and one school totally destroyed Workmen in School yard connecting Water system to No.1 Air Raid Shelter-entrance to Girls’ 21 May 1942 456 yard Head Teacher addressed children on the need for bringing their Gas Respirators to school on all 2 Jun 1942 456 occasions-vide Circular E36/42 dated 19/5/42 Fire prevention-6 blankets sent to be washed to Mrs Berry, AM 4 Jun 1942 457 Fire prevention-6 blankets received back duly washed 5 Jun 1942 457 The Caretaker, Mr I John, was fined £1 + £1.30 costs during the weekend for failing to attend to 8 Jun 1942 457 Fire Prevention Duties on March 14th at this school. School windows, which had not been previously done, are being covered with Gauze Material to prevent glass flying in event of bomb blast Keys of 3 Air Raid Shelters received from the Architect’s Workman 11 Jun 1942 457 Mr Roberts of County Architect’s Department, called PM and went round with HT checking Iron 12 Jun 1942 458 Railings to be removed by Ministry of Supply 12 children and 1 LCC evacuee admitted to this school AM from Junior Dept. due to lack of 15 Jun 1942 458 accommodation Chief local ARP Warden called AM and asked for loan of yard to train street Fire Guards 16 Jun 1942 458 Dr Williams and his assistant called PM and examined No.1 Air Raid Shelter which is to be used 30 Jun 1942 459 as a First Aid Post Mr A Chess CT absent AM and PM and for the week-he is granted leave of absence for the 20 Jul 1942 461 week by the Director of Education to attend and Air Training Corps Course in Navigation at Aberystwyth Mr Wilkins, local organiser of Anglo Soviet Demonstration to be held tomorrow, called PM and 24 Jul 1942 462 asked that main double gate of Children’s playground be left open, so as to take in brake for Speakers Miss Arnold, of the Port Talbot Juvenile Advisory Committee attended at 11.15am and 27 Jul 1942 462 interviewed the boys and girls who are eligible to leave at the end of this term, i.e. next Friday. Mr A Chess CT returned to duty AM after a week’s Course of Instruction in Navigation at Aberystwyth Mr Engledon LCC, Head Teacher, stationed at Neath called AM and saw the LCC Evacuees as to 3 Sep 1942 464 their comfort , clothing etc. and expressed himself as well pleased with their state Six blankets used by Fire Watchers sent to Mrs Berry to be washed and cleaned 10 Sep 1942 464 The following communication was received from the Director-Government Evacuation Scheme. 14 Sep 1942 465 With reference to the Deal Visiting Party at your school, in view of the small number of Scholars now in the Party, I have agreed to the released of Miss Clark and the merging of the Deal group into the classes according to age. Miss Clark is required to report for duty on the 28th inst. Kindly inform her and arrange accordingly. This was done First Aid Supplies received AM. 44 Clothing Coupons sent to Director by Registered Post 15 Sep 1939 465 Miss Clark, HT Deal Evacuees, has now been recalled to Deal and is marked off the Teachers’ 24 Sep 1942 466 Register. She commences duty at Deal on the 28th Inst Miss Rous CT (Deal Evacuees) has received notification today that she has obtained an 30 Sep 1942 466 appointment at Bury St Edmunds Mr Tucker, local ARP Head Warden, called PM re accommodation for instruction of Fire Guards 6 Oct 1942 467 Instruction of Fire Guards in Science Room in the evening, due to ineffective “Black Out” in 8 Oct 1942 467 Junior School. Messrs Gower and John from County Architect’s Office called PM re Air Raid Shelters Number of Evacuees still at this school-LCC-8-6 boys (7 to 11) and 2 2boys (11-14). Deal, Kent- 13 Oct 1942 468 30-14 boys (7 to 11) and 6 boys (11 to 14), 6 girls (7 to 11) and 4 girls (11 to 14) and 3 unofficial Evacuees. Total=41 Mr Engledon (LCC Headmaster) called AM and interviewed the LCC evacuees. He stated this was 15 Oct 1942 468-469 his last visit as he was recalled to London. Mr Jones (LCC), Newton School, Porthcawl, would act instead in the future Notification received from Director regarding intention to arrange school feeding at local British 19 Oct 1942 469 Restaurant Eleven desks returned from the Junior Dept.-these desks had been lent to accommodate Deal 21 Oct 1942 469 Evacuees some 2 years ago Miss Rous (Deal Visiting Party) left the service of the Deal Education Committee and also Glam 29 Oct 1942 470 EA to commence duty at Rougham School near Bury St Edmunds Certificate for Clothing Coupons given out to 12 boys and girls who qualified by height (5”3 or 5 Nov 1942 470 over) or weight (7st 12lbs over over) or both to obtain 20 extra clothing coupons. Mrs Salmon called AM re local drive for non-ferrous metals and asked for cooperation of Staff and Scholars. The two RC sisters-representatives of Sister Thomas of Aberkenfig called PM to see to comforts of Deal Evacuees School assists in Drive for non-ferrous metals 9 Nov 1942 471 Remembrance Day observed by Two Minutes Silence throughout school at 11am and addresses 11 Nov 1942 471 suitable to the occasion given by Staff Fire Drill-School emptied within a period of under 1 minute. Sister Thomas and 1 RC Sister 19 Nov 1942 472 attended PM to see to comforts of Deal Evacuees Air Raid Alert-1.08pm to 1.13pm 30 Nov 1942 473 Two RC Sisters from Aberkenfig called PM to check up on Deal Evacuees-re repairs, clothing etc. 3 Dec 1942 473 Disastrous Fire Gutted School 5 Dec 1942 473 Air Raid Alarm went at 3.20pm. All Clear 3.45pm 19 Feb 1943 480 Fire Watching commenced at Junior Dept. 2 Mar 1943 480 Metropolitan Evacuating Area Examination held AM- 7 Junior candidates for scholarship sat-HT 5 Mar 1943 481 acted as invigilator School feeding commences at British Restaurant-147 chn. Mrs Evans, County Assistant 22 Mar 1943 483 Organiser, attended to assist HT handed £8 8s 4d to Manageress of British Restaurant for 100 children and 1 supervisory 26 Mar 1943 483 teacher for the following week HT handed £6 14s 8d to Clerk of British Restaurant for dinners for 4 days following week for 99 2 Apr 1943 484 children and 2 supervising teachers HT handed £8 10s to Clerk of British Restaurant for dinners-5 days-following week for 100 9 Apr 1943 484 children and 2 supervisors Juvenile Employment Officer from Port Talbot at 3.30pm to interview boys and girls eligible to 12 Apr 1943 485 leave at Easter Two RC Sisters from Aberkenfig called PM to see to repairs, clothing etc. of Deal Evacuees 15 Apr 1943 485 HT handed £6 13s 4d to Manageress of British Restaurant for dinners for 98 children and 2 16 Apr 1943 485 supervisors during ensuing week £7 10s 0d handed to Manageress of British Restaurant for dinners for 89 children and 1 22 Apr 1943 485 supervisor during week after Easter Holidays HT handed £8 5s to Manageress of British Restaurant for dinners for 99 children for ensuing 7 May 1943 486 week 110 children and 2 supervisors pay for dinners at Restaurant during ensuing week-£9 6s 8d paid 14 May 1943 486 to Mrs Hughes, Manageress Lecture at Church Stall at 1.45pm on “Wings for Victory” week, given by Capt. Leck 18 May 1943 487 116 children and 1 supervisor pay for dinner at British Restaurant for ensuing week-£9 15s 0d- 21 May 1943 487 paid to Mrs Hughes, Manageress 123 children pay £10 5s for dinners for ensuing week handed to Miss Jones Clerk, at British 28 May 1943 488 Restaurant “Wings for Victory” week commenced in the locality-School is aiming at target of £100 31 May 1943 488 RAF Exhibition at local stall 1 Jun 1943 488 Sister Dunne (Miss Thomas) of Robert Stall, Aberkenfig called PM re Deal Evacuees 3 Jun 1943 488 119 children pay £7 18s 8d @ ¼ each for dinners for ensuing week-handed to clerk of British 4 Jun 1943 488 Restaurant Total School Savings for previous week-“Wings for Victory” week-amounted to £1300 2s 6d- 8 Jun 1943 489 Collector Mr A C Chess CT £8 1s 8d handed to Clerk of British Restaurant to cook dinners for 95 children and 2 supervisors 10 Jun 1943 489 for week after Whit Holiday £8 15s 0d handed to Mrs Hughes, Manageress, British Restaurant, for 105 dinners for ensuing 25 Jun 1943 491 week-also 2 free £8 1s 5d handed to Mrs Hughes, Manageress, British Restaurant for 97 dinners daily for ensuing 2 Jul 1943 491 week also 3 free-total=100 £8 15s handed to Manageress, British Restaurant, for 105 dinners daily for ensuring week and 3 9 Jul 1943 491 free=108 £8 18s 4d handed to Mrs Hughes, Manageress, British Restaurant, Kenfig Hill, for 107 dinners 16 Jul 1943 492 daily during ensuing week, also 3 free total-110 Col Davies, Fire Guard Regional Officer and Mr Miller, Chief of local Fire Guards, attended AM 20 Jul 1943 493 and checked Fire Fighting equipment £7 handed to Manageress, British Restaurant, for 84 dinners daily for ensuing and 3 free=87 23 Jul 1943 493 £7 18s 4d handed to Manageress, British Restaurant, for 95 dinners daily for ensuing week and 3 Sep 1943 494 3 free=98 Room used for interviewing local youths re Youth Service, by Rev j Williams and Councillor R 8 Sep 1943 494 Williams, School Managers, at 6.30pm £7 11s 8d handed to Clerk of British Restaurant for 91 dinners for ensuing week-91 paid and 2 10 Sep 1943 494-495 free=93 Four [palisades?] for Fire Watching delivered at the School by Mr Carter of the County Stall Message from Mr Carter, of County Stall, transferred to Mrs Hughes, Manageress of British 14 Sep 1943 495 Restaurant, that she was to leave key of Restaurant at Fire Watching Room nightly in sealed envelope. She stated she would mention it to Mr Eustace Bevan, Clerk of Council £8 1s 8d handed over to Clerk, British Restaurant, for 97 dinners at 1s/8d for ensuing week and 17 Sep 1943 495 2 free £7 5s 9d paid to Clerk of British Restaurant for the daily dinners of 87 children for ensuing week. 24 Sep 1943 496 87 and 2 free=89 £7 1s 8d paid to Clerk of British Restaurant for dinners for 85 children for ensuing week. 85 and 1 Oct 1943 496 2 free=87. Two ropes fitted with hoists for Fire Watching-lifting water buckets to roof-supplied by Mr Dan Evans, Clerk of the works £7 5s paid to Clerk of British Restaurant for dinners for 87 children for ensuing week. 87 and 2 8 Oct 1943 496 free=89 Mr Carter of the County Stall, called and delivered one Sleeping Bunk (double decker) for Fire 13 Oct 1943 497 Watching £6 18s 4d handed in to Clerk of British Restaurant for 83 dinners daily for ensuing week-83 and 15 Oct 1943 497 2 free=85 £6 handed to Secretary of British Restaurant for 90 dinners for ensuing week. 90 and 2 free=92 22 Oct 1943 497 £5 17s 4d handed to Secretary of British Restaurant for 88 dinners daily for ensuing week. 88 28 Oct 1943 498 and 2 free = 90 £6 18s 4d handed to Secretary, British Restaurant for 83 dinners daily for ensuing week. 83 and 5 Nov 1943 498 2 free=85 £7 handed to Clerk of British Restaurant for 84 dinners daily for ensuing week. 84 and 2 12 Nov 1943 499 free=86. 85 Clothing Certificates given out to those boys and girls entitled to them £7 8s 4d handed to Clerk of British Restaurant for 89 dinners daily for ensuing week. 89 and 2 19 Nov 1943 500 free=91 £6 11s 8d handed to Clerk of British Restaurant for 79 dinners daily for week. 79 and 2 free=81 26 Nov 1943 500 Due to no coal being available, MR Howell, CT, Senior Assistant with Senior Assistant of Junior 30 Nov 1943 500 and Infants Dept., reported the matter to the Director who suggested that in circumstances children should be sent home until coal arrived Due to coal not having been received, classes of Junior Department and Church Stall were 1 Dec 1943 501 dismissed. Coal received at Junior Department during the afternoon £6 11s 8d handed to Clerk of British Restaurant for 79 dinners daily during ensuing week-79 and 3 Dec 1943 501 2 free=81 £6 11s 8d handed to Clerk of British Restaurant for 79 dinners daily during ensuing week-79 and 10 Dec 1943 501 2 free=81 Juvenile Employment Officer from Labour Exchange, Port Talbot, interviewed 17 leavers at 14 Dec 1943 502 10.55am £5 6s 8d paid to Clerk of British Restaurant for 80 dinners daily for 4 days during ensuing week, 17 Dec 1943 502 ending 23-12-43. 80 and 2 free=82 EM38/3 Nantyfyllon Girls Owing to the outbreak of hostilities between Britain and Germany, school is not reopening 4 Sep 1939 161 today School reopened today 11 Sep 1939 161 Fire Drill 12 Sep 1939 161 Mr J D Powell HMU visited school today re ARP work in school 13 Sep 1939 161 The usual timetable was suspended in classes IV and V so that the older girls may help in 14 Sep 1939 162 preparation of windows to prevent splintering and in the making of covers for Gas Mask boxes Air Raid Drill taken this afternoon. children reach their houses in 5 mins from time signal is given 27 Sep 1939 162 in school Regular lessons from broadcasts are now given to the various classes and the time tables have 29 Sep 1939 162 to be amended to allow the time for these lessons From today school commences at 1pm to allow children to get home before the Blackout 1 Nov 1939 162 period Time of opening school in the afternoon will be 1.15pm from today 22 Nov 1939 162 A classroom was taken over as a Warden’s post 8 Dec 1939 162 Telephone installed in classroom used as Warden’s post 15 Jan 1940 163 School reopened today instead of the 20th because of the invasion of Holland and Belgium by 14 May 1940 164 the Germans. Gas Masks tried on and inspected in the afternoon Twenty One children, re-evacuated from Ipswich, original attending Mount Senior School Ilford, 21 May 1940 164 have come into this dept. today and are working as a separate unit. They are accompanied by a head teacher and two CAs Thirty two children, boys and girls, from Gladstone Park Senior school, Willesden, are being 25 Jun 1940 165 taught in this school, as a separate unit, from today. Two Senior girls have been absorbed into this dept. Staff in charge Miss Jones HT, Mr Bartlett Miss Ward TCs Seventeen girls from the John Perryn school, Acton, have been absorbed into this department 26 Jun 1940 165 today From today school commences at 10 o’clock instead of 9 o’clock to allow children more rest in 15 Jul 1940 165 the mornings after disturbed nights due to Air Raid Warnings. An Air Raid Warning was sounded at 10.15 today-children were dispersed to their homes and returned when the All Clear signal was given at 10.50 Air Raid Warnings were given at 11.50am and 4pm. Children dispersed 18 Jul 1940 165 Air Raid Warning sounded at 2.50pm. Children nearest to school dispersed, remainder took 19 Jul 1940 166 shelter in school playground. All Clear signal 3.55. children returned for Milk, coats tc Air Raid Warning sounded at 2.55pm. Majority of children dispersed, others remained under 24 Jul 1940 166 care of teachers. All Clear signal 4. Miss E M Jones, Head mistress, Gladstone Park Party, Willesden, recalled to Willesden School reopened after the Holiday-the work for the next fortnight to be mainly recreational. Mr 19 Aug 1940 166 j Bartlett, Gladstone Park Party, recalled to Willesden Air Raid Warning 10.45. Children dispersed. All Clear 11.45 21 Aug 1940 166 Air Raid Warning 10.40. All Clear 11.10 22 Aug 1940 166 Alderman Sir W Jenkins, Chairman of Glam Educ Comm, Alderman Protheroe, Chairman of 30 Aug 1940 167 Willesden Educ Committee, Alderman (Autlow?), member of Willesden Educ Committee, Dr Evan Davies, Director of Education for Willesden and Mr Rees, Director of Education for Glamorgan, visited the school this afternoon to see about the welfare of the Willesden children who are in this school Two Air Raid Warnings one as children were assembling at 9.57am. All Clear sounded at 10.45, 2 Sep 1940 167 the second sounded at 1.45pm. All Clear at 2.15pm. Children dispersed each time and returned to school after the “Raiders Passed” signal Air Raid Warnings were sounded at 9.55am, 10.20am and 1.30pm. All Clear signals 10.10am, 4 Sep 1940 167 10.45am and 2pm Children did not assemble until 10.10am owing to Air Raid Warning 5 Sep 1940 167 Air Raid Warning, lasting from 1.55 to 2.15 was sounded 12 Sep 1940 168 School did not commence until 10.20am as Air Raid Warning was sounded at 9.50am. All Clear 17 Sep 1940 168 10.15am Air Raid Warning 2.10pm. All Clear 2.30 27 Sep 1940 168 Air Raid Warning 10.50am. All Clear 11.30am 1 Oct 1940 168 A new cookery class commenced at the CDS Centre, Plasnewydd today. Eight of the Acton 2 Oct 1940 168 Evacuees attend this class Alert Warning 10.50. All Clear 11.40 3 Oct 1940 168 Alert Warning 10.20. All Clear 10.50 4 Oct 1940 168 Alert Warning 2.55. All Clear 3.45 8 Oct 1940 168 Mrs Lea Banner Tuberculosis lecturer gave lectures to older scholars including Evacuees on the 26 Oct 1940 169 afternoons of the 7th and 26th October. Time 2pm to 3pm Air Raid Warning 11.40am. Children dispersed. Raiders Passed 1pm 28 Oct 1940 169 Air Raid Warning 3.20pm. Children dispersed and did not return. Raiders Passed 3.47 7 Nov 1940 169 School did not open until 1.45 as Warning had been sounded at 1pm 13 Nov 1940 169 Air Raid Warnings 2-2.10, 2.20-3.20 21 Nov 1940 169 Air Raid Warnings 1.30-1.50 3.05- 26 Nov 1940 169 Air Raid Warning 2-3 2 Dec 1940 169 Air Raid Warning 3- 4 Dec 1940 169 Air Raid Warnings 1.50-2.05, 2.15-2.50 11 Dec 1940 169 School reopened this morning. Four girls from Ilford Evacuee party (Boys dept.) were admitted 6 Jan 1941 170 and placed on Glamorgan registers. Five older girls of the same unit were taken into the Ilford Senior Girls in this school-working as a separate unit An alert was sounded at 1.54am and All Clear at 2.02pm. Owing to state of weather, snow and 20 Jan 1941 170 slush, children were not dispersed The Willesden Evacuated children working as a separate unit in this school have been absorbed 3 Jul 1941 170 into the two departments-13 boys in the boys dept. and five girls into this dept. A new class (St III) has been made and is under the care of Miss Ward the Willesden teacher On Thursday afternoon 13th July the girls attended a film display given by Fry’s Cocoa Firm 14 Feb 1941 171 Alert sounded 1.35. All Clear 2.10. Children had not assembled, School commenced after the 7 Mar 1941 172 “All Clear” signal Alert 12.18. All Clear 12.27 10 Mar 1941 172 Alert 11.33. All Clear 11.57. Alert 3.07. All Clear 3.32 11 Mar 1941 172 Alert 9.17. All Clear 9.33. Alert 9.40. All Clear 10.10 26 Mar 1941 172 Alert 2.30. All Clear 3.20 27 Mar 1941 172 Miss Ward did not return to school. Her engagement with Willesden Authority terminates today 4 Apr 1941 172 Letter received from Committee of Maesteg War Weapons week (March 29th-Apr 5th), thanking 6 May 1941 173 the school for the effort made during that week. The Girls and Infants’ group raised £1370 Air Raid Warning midday. All Clear 1.55. School did not commence until 2. Air Raid Warning 14 Jul 1941 174 2.10. All Clear 2.25 Air Raid Warning 3.05. All Clear 3.40 15 Jul 1941 174 School re-opened. The Ilford contingent of Evacuees has been transferred to Plasnewydd 1 Sep 1941 175 school. Forty three children were transferred from Inft dept., 26 local and 17 Evacuees. Miss B L Bowden (Acton) came up from Inft dept. to take Std I Warship Week. Takings in stamps certificates tc £1739 15s 3d. Children collected £16 10s od 27-28 Feb 176 and £9 for Mrs Churchill’s Aid to Russia Fund. £7 10s 0d free gift to the Treasury. 1942 Acknowledgements were received Three top classes went down to Boys’ dept. for lecture on Road Safety by PS Guy 1 Jul 1942 177 A lecture was given to the Junior portion of the school on “Safety on the Roads” by PS Guy 9 Jul 1942 178 Miss B L Bowden, Evacuated CA from Acton, leaves to return to Acton. School closes this 31 Jul 1942 178 afternoon for the usual Midsummer Vacation Cookery classes suspended this week. Miss Price doing canteen work 7 Sep 1942 178 Miss A G Jones, of the National Milk Publicity Council, gave a lecture to the Senior Girls this 14 Jan 1943 179 afternoon Miss A G Jones, National Milk Publicity Council gave a cookery demonstration to girls of Std V 17 Feb 1943 180 and Form I 2-3pm Alert sounded 3.23pm. All Clear 3.40pm. Children dispersed 19 Feb 1943 180 School opened after Easter Holiday. Mrs M C Davies absent this week-leave being granted 3 May 1943 181 without pay, because her husband is home from Air Force “Safety First” lecture in afternoon by PC Harding. Senior Girls had lecture in Boys’ dept. Stds I 14 Jul 1943 181 and II on Infts dept. Cookery class suspended. Miss Price doing canteen work at Cwmfelin 19 Jul 1943 181 Miss A G Jones of the National Milk Publicity Council gave a cookery demonstration at 2pm. The 26 Oct 1943 182 demonstration lasted an hour “Salute the Soldier” week. Takings for stamps, certificates, defence bonds and savings bonds 19-26 Jun 185 amounted to £2250 12s 1d. £5 12s 6d received from girls of various classes as a free gift-money 1944 to be spent on 2/6 stamp books-which are to be sent to each soldier, sailor or airman belonging to the schoolgirls of this school The school canteen kitchen is well on its way. Much of the equipment has arrived. The 29 Jun 1944 185-186 underground playground has been altered considerably and makes a novel kitchen. The boiler house door has been removed and the space built up. A new door into the boiler house has been made leading from the playground School re-opened after the holiday, on Sept 4. Owing to the “Flying Bomb” more evacuated 4 Sep 1944 186 children were admitted this morning. We now have 20 on books and 141 Glamorgan children All girls taken to Plasnewydd school to see films on Safety First 28 Sep 1944 186 3.45pm Fire Drill 10 Nov 1944 186 Celebration of the termination of organised hostilities in Europe. VE and 1 day. On the 8 May 8-9 May 189 we came to school-held a religious service for Girls and Infants then dismissed 1945 School restarts after 2 days holiday 10 May 1945 190 EM39/1 Nantymoel School re-opened this morning. Normally it should have commenced on 4th September, after 11 Sep 1939 116 Infants the Summer Vacation Number of evacuees received up to present-18. HM Inspector, Mr Powell, paid a short visit this 19 Sep 1939 116 morning to receive the number of evacuees registered, together with districts come from The afternoon session starts at 1pm and the school closes at 3.15pm from today. The Director 1 Nov 1939 117 of Education has approved of alterations Owing to the International Crisis the Whitsun Holidays have been called off, so school was re- 14 May 1940 121 opened this morning. The number of scholars present is 92 15 evacuees, and two teachers commenced their work at our school this morning, Scholars and 20 May 1940 121 teacher originally came from Ilford Borough but had been evacuated to Ipswich nine months ago. The teachers in charge of class are Miss Madge Jarvis (CT) and Miss Bessie Andrews (CT). Two more scholars have come in since making the number to 17 Under Government Evacuation Scheme eight scholars were admitted from Acton today. These 17 Jun 1940 121-122 eight scholars were placed in class with seventeen scholars already here Ilford, the teacher being Miss Andrews CA from Ilford Ten Acton scholars were transferred from the Wyndham School to this school this morning to 24 Jun 1940 122 complete the Montessori Class under the supervision of Miss Kraushaar, eight having admitted here the previous week One scholar from Ilford admitted this morning 22 Jul 1940 123 School resumed work after the Summer Vacation. There are 11 evacuee scholars on roll at 19 Aug 1940 123 present. Miss Andrews CT Ilford transferred to the Junior Department of this school An Air Raid Warning lasted from 9.50am to 10.45am. Then in the afternoon from 1.50pm to 2 Sep 1940 124 2.15pm. The children have been well trained to disperse very quickly. Those going up the valley are supervised by Miss Jenkins CT-those going down the valley by Miss M E Jones UT. The remainder take shelter in the boiler house-or remain at school under the direction of the Head Teacher and Miss Mair Evans An Air Raid Warning lasted from 10.15am to 10.40am. Owing to another warning school did not 4 Sep 1940 125 reassemble for the afternoon until 1.55pm An Air Raid Warning was sounded at 1.50pm and lasted until 2.10pm. Have loaned a spare 12 Sep 1940 125 classroom to the Junior Dept. for an Evacuee class. This does not interfere in any way the routine of the school registration and play being taken up the Junior Dept. Owing to an Air Raid Warning school did not open for the morning session until 10.15am. An Air 17 Sep 1940 125 Raid Warning was sounded at 2.30pm and lasted for 20 mins An Air Raid Warning at 9.50am prevented opening of session until “Raiders Passed” Warning 18 Sep 1940 126 given at 10.22am An Air Raid Warning given this am at 11.35 26 Sep 1940 126 An Air Raid Warning was given again today at 11.45am. This afternoon again the siren went at 27 Sep 1940 126 2.10 and lasted 20 mins-school work was resumed on the children’s return School was interrupted this am by the Air Raid Warning at 10.50 which lasted until 11.35 1 Oct 1940 126 An Air Raid Warning sounded at 10.50am and lasted until 11.40am 3 Oct 1940 126 School again interrupted this am, An Air Raid Warning lasted from 10.15 to 10.45 4 Oct 1940 126 An Air Raid Warning was sounded today at 2.55pm and lasted until 3.35: The children who has 8 Oct 1940 126-127 gone home did not return therefore the children sheltered on the premises were dismissed at 3.40 Capt. T Evans Primary Inspector called this am re numbers of evacuees 9 Oct 1940 127 School broke up this afternoon for mid-term vacation lasting two weeks. Permission was 11 Oct 1940 127 granted to Miss Westerways of Ilford to use the school for recreational purposes for the evacuee children School was resumed after the vacation. Several children transferred from London under the 28 Oct 1940 127 Government Scheme were admitted to-day. The children dispersed at 11.12am when the Air Raid Warning was given An Air Raid Warning was given at 3.15pm. When the children quickly dispersed to their homes, 11 Nov 1940 127-128 they did not return to school Received from the Architect Dept. one stirrup pump on shovel and two [pails?] for ARP 19 Nov 1940 128 purposes An Emergency Supply Requisition for paper was sent away today. Received instructions from 21 Nov 1940 128 Cardiff that, in view of the greater accommodation at this Dept. 32 visiting scholars be transferred with Miss Andrews in charge from the Junior Dept. This will be effected as from Monday next Nov 25th. An Air Raid Warning was sounded this afternoon at 2.05pm and lasted quarter of an hour Mr Jenkins HMI called this afternoon in connection with the Evacuated Scholars. Two “Alert” 26 Nov 1940 129 periods took place during the afternoon An ‘Alert’ period from 2.05pm to 3.05pm 3 Dec 1940 129 Nurse did Cleanliness Survey and eight children were recommended for milk under Malnutrition 4 Dec 1940 129 Scheme. An “Alert” period 2.55pm to 3.10pm Two “Alert” periods this afternoon a) 1.50pm to 2.07 b) 2.15pm to 2.50pm 11 Dec 1940 129 Visiting Scholars to date are 16 Dec 1940 129 Ilford-17 boys 10 girls=27 Acton-3 boys 3 girls=6 Willesden-1 girl=1 London-8 boys 7 girls=15 Other areas-7 boys 8 girls=15 The three hour morning session commences today. School opens at 9.30am until 12.30am- 13 Jan 1941 130 afternoon session 2pm until 4pm During the week the teachers took part in Stirrup pump practice, and also Gas Mask Drill. 7 Feb 1941 130-131 Several masks were discovered to be faulty. This was reported to the Chief Warden The Head ARP Warden called to inspect respirators. Several were found to be defective 21 Feb 1941 131 The morning was devoted to a celebration of Dewi Saint. All the children assembled in the hall 29 (28?) Feb 132 for a Welsh Concert. Our Evacuees contributed very well to the programme. School was closed 1941 in the afternoon Sir William Jenkins, Ald Rev William Saunders and Mr Rees, the Director, called this am re 6 Mar 1941 132 accommodation Registers were not marked until 2.30pm owing to an alert period last from 1.25-2.20pm 7 Mar 1941 132 During War Weapons Week (Ending today) the school contributed the magnificent total of £105 14 Mar 1941 132-133 15s for National Savings Owing to an alert lasting from 9.15-10.20am the registers were marked at 10.30am 26 Mar 1941 133 Alert period from 2.15-2.30pm 22 May 1941 133 Alert period from 10.55-11.35am 29 May 1941 133 Afternoon period interrupted by tow “Alert” periods 1.20-1.55 and 2.15-2.30 14 Jul 1941 134 Medical examination of Entrants and Ilford Evacuees by Dr Harris 10 Sep 1941 134 Completed and sent to Brynmenyn Forms EV42 in respect of twenty three Unaccompanied 25 Sep 1941 134 Official Evacuees. 15 Ilford, 4 Acton, 4 (other areas) Workmen at school ‘dressing’ windows with ‘sized muslin’ in case of raids 6 Oct 1941 135 The afternoon session now commences at 1.30 (instead of 2pm) for the winter months 4 Nov 1941 135 His Majesties the King and Queen visited the Ogmore Valley today. The children were taken to 11 Dec 1941 136 see them en route Have given up HTs room for fire watchers 16 Jan 1942 136 The afternoon session has been altered to 2pm-3.45pm 9 Feb 1942 136 Miss Andrews VT and her class have been transferred to the Junior Dept. Only 13 visiting 2 Mar 1942 136 scholars are now on books in this department The National Warship Week effort result was £237 2d 6d and excellent achievement. 30/- was 13 Mar 1942 136 also collected and sent to the Red Cross Fund School closed from this afternoon for the Easter Vacation. Times of both sessions from April 1st 2 Apr 1942 137 am 9.15am-12.15-13.0pm-3.45 Received letter re British Restaurant to be opened locally on June 27th 4 Jun 1942 138 Miss Davies HMI called to see about commencing a school canteen in the near future 8 Jul 1942 138 An “Alert” was sounded at 1.03pm, lasted approximately 8 mins 30 Nov 1942 139 Xmas Party held in the afternoon. This was a great success, much praise due to parents for 16 Dec 1942 140 magnificent response to appeal for cakes jellies, blancmange School re-opens. Five new children admitted. There are now only four official evacuees 4 Jan 1943 140 Started school feeding today. 32 dinners-brought from the British Restaurant in hot containers 25 Jan 1943 140 Dr and Mrs Murphy called to see dinners scheme in operation 29 Jan 1943 141 Miss KM Davies, County Organiser and Mr T Evans, Primary Inspector visited during the lunch 3 Feb 1943 141 hour Wrote to Cardiff about ‘Scribblings’ on BB overnight and report state of lavatory after Fire 16 Jul 1943 142 Watching Party Received a large cupboard from Mr Davies, Junior Dept. for canteen equipment 25 Oct 1943 143 New terms commences-several new children admitted. School registered with local food officer 10 Jan 1944 144 for vitamins. New water meter installed Received several pairs of wellingtons from WVS Organiser 10 Feb 1944 144 Commenced distribution of Orange Juice and Cod Liver Oil to Under Fives 14 Feb 1944 144 The morning session devoted to St David’s celebration. Parents attended and a collection 1 Mar 1944 145 amounting to £2 15s was taken for Red Cross Fund Capt. Evans Primary Inspector called to discuss plan for transforming a classroom into kitchen 10 Mar 1944 145 Visit of Capt. Evans, Miss K M Davies and Mr Evans, architect-discussion of kitchen 28 Mar 1944 145 School re-opens. Seventeen new children admitted. Dinners charge increased to 2/- from 1/6 17 Apr 1944 145 from April 1st. Part time maid Miss Hughes to be paid fortnightly Half day holiday-School sports. In connection with Salute the Soldier Week, special effort in 17 May 1944 145-146 School National Savings resulted in £503 9s 6d Visit of the Director, Mr Rees and Mr Gower, architect, re kitchen for canteen 4 Jul 1944 146 Admitted a number of official Evacuees from London and Surrey 16 Jul 1944 146 Food problem very difficult owing to shortage of potatoes 2 Feb 1945 148 Notification received of heavy canteen equipment in preparation for the cooking on school 9 Mar 1945 148 premises Miss Hughes received increase in War Bonus with arrears 28 Mar 1945 148 Commencement of Summer Term. 20 new children admitted. Several evacuees are returning to 9 Apr 1945 148 London Hot closet cupboard (6 cwt) delivered here today 10 Apr 1945 148 This is VE Day. Great excitement. Children attended at 9am for a short service-then dismissed 8 May 1945 149 for the day Holiday-“Street Teas” with sports bonfires and fireworks were the order of the day 9 May 1945 149 Attendance low in the morning. Children tired after VE festivities 10 May 1945 149 EM44/6 Plasnewydd School not reopened on account of the outbreak of war on Sept 3rd 4 Sep 1939 52 (Maesteg) Girls School reopened 11 Sep 1939 52 Visit of Mr Powell HMI to discuss ARP in school 13 Sep 1939 52 ARP Rehearsal to see which children could reach home in 5 minutes in case of an emergency 20 Sep 1939 52 ARP Second Rehearsal 21 Sep 1939 52 ARP Rehearsal 28 Sep 1939 53 ARP Rehearsal 19 Oct 1939 53 Returned after one day Whit Holiday, owing to War condition of the country. The command to 14 May 1940 54 return on Tuesday was broadcast by BBC 121 children from Ilford Borough, but re-evacuated from Ipswich, arrived at Plasnewydd school. 21 May 1940 54-55 They were accommodated at old secondary building, their own teachers and Headmaster. 44 were girls and occupied the rooms formerly used by Forms I and II. These classes returned to the Junior building and are in the rooms used as the Headmistress’ room and Dining Room The school was used as a recovering centre for 370 children from Willesden London evacuated 15 Jun 1940 55 because of the War. Lemonade, cakes and biscuits were given to them in the classrooms and then they were medically examined in Form II room by County doctors and nurses supervised by MOH. Dr Williams, Mr Powell HMI, Dr Rowland Thomas visited us to examine the arrangements. These children are now in Llynderw school Instructions received from office that if Air Raid Warning is received in time, children are to be 12 Jul 1940 56 scattered to their own homes if they live within 5 minutes distance, or to houses in the neighbourhood. If the bombs fall suddenly, or shooting is heard, the children are to be put in the safest place possible in the school buildings. The school lobbies have been chosen together with the underground playground, as the best places as they contain less glass than the hall and classrooms. Mr Ben Jones, artisan, is covering over the windows with wire netting and the underground is to be protected. St I, II IV shelter in the lower lobby and III and V in the top lobby. Forms 1, II and IIB in the underground. Many Air Raid Drills have been taken-the children are allowed to chatter and sing as much as they light to brighten the atmosphere From today school commences at 10 o’clock because the girls are kept up at night owing to Air 15 Jul 1940 56 Raids and they need the extra hour’s rest School reopened after a vacation of 2 weeks and 2 days, a much shorter vacation than normal 19 Aug 1940 57 because of the War. The Authority deems it necessary to keep the children under supervision and to prevent unnecessary travelling etc. We have Air Raid Warnings every day almost and the instructions are that-I-when we have 5 mins after the Siren blows, the children run to shelter. II- If bombs are already dropping in the vicinity of the school, then the children are to shelter in the school Reorganisation took place. All girls over 11yrs were transferred to Llynderw Senior school. 1 Oct 1940 57 There are 5 classes left, Stds I to V and the vacant classrooms are occupied by two classes of the Acton unit from London Mrs Lea Manning gave a lecture to St V Girls and the Evacuees on “Tuberculosis and the Laws of 9 Oct 1940 58 Health” School closed for the reception of Evacuee school children from Birmingham 29 Nov 1940 58 As from today school hours will be 9.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm 13 Jan 1941 59 Girls attended a film exhibition by Messrs Fry and Sons during the afternoon session 1 May 1941 60 School re-opened this morning. Fifteen girls from the Acton unit and five from the Birmingham 5 Jan 1942 62 unit have today been absorbed in the appropriate classes of this school Miss Price absent visiting Pencoed Senior school to see the school canteen in operation 13 Jan 1942 62 Arrangements have been made for Miss Price to attend Llangynwyd school as from today until 19 Jan 1942 62 6th Feb in connection with the new school canteen. The D.S. Centre will be closed during this period Leave of absence has been granted Miss Price D.S.T to enable her to attend a course in 20 Jul 1942 64 preservation of fruit and vegetables held at Bristol School re-opened this morning. D.S. Centre will be closed from 7th-11th Sept to enable Miss Price 1 Sep 1942 64 to help in the starting of the canteen scheme at this school School canteen opened today. Meals are brought from the British Restaurant and served in the 7 Sep 1942 65 art room Domestic Subjects Centre is closed today as Miss Price is at Cwmfelin school helping in 19 Jul 1943 67 connection with the establishment of the school canteen Holiday granted for children’s dance in aid of Merchant Navy 28 Apr 1944 70 The new school canteen was opened today 14 Jun 1944 70 Lantern Lecture on prevention of road accidents 28 Sep 1944 71 “Victory in Europe”-Holiday 8 May 1945 73 EM52/1/1/2 Tondu Infants War Declared at 11.5am against German aggression of Poland. School closed for whole week 3 Sep 1939 403 School re-opened after Mid-Summer Vacation 11 Sep 1939 403 School re-opened. Whitsun Holiday cancelled owing to serious state of War. Whit-Monday was 14 May 1940 414 holiday 26 evacuees were admitted from South Deal Infants Cl School and 6 from the Parochial Infants 4 Jun 1940 414 and Junior Schools. The following came with them 1. Miss Rose Cheeseman HT 2. Miss Emily Painter C 3. Miss Freda [Bouigaird?] School closed this afternoon to enable staff to receive children from evacuated areas- 17 Jun 1940 415 Shoreditch and Rainham School started at 10am today. An Air Raid Alarm sounded at 10.20pm. All clear went at 5 to 15 Jul 1940 416 11am. Children dispersed to neighbouring houses Air Raid Warning sounded about quarter to 12. Children all dispersed to houses near school. All 18 Jul 1940 417 Clear signal went at 12.10pm Air Raid Warning sounded at 3pm. Children dispersed to houses near school. All Clear signal 19 Jul 1940 417 went at 4pm. Another at 4.15pm. All Clear at 5.15pm Miss Emily Painter CA South Deal Infants’ School transferred to Bryncethin Cl School. Miss 22 Jul 1940 417 Pamela Bunker South Hornchurch Junior Infts commenced here Air Raid Warning sounded at 2.40pm. Children taken over to Boys and Girls schools as the 23 Jul 1940 417 weather was so very wet. All Clear at 10 to 4 pm Air Raid Warning given at 10.45am. Children taken out to neighbouring houses. All Clear signal 21 Aug 1940 418 at 11.45am. Second Warning at 11.55am. All Clear at 12.30pm Air Raid Alarm sounded at 10.45am. All Clear Signal sounded at 11.15am. Children taken to 22 Aug 1940 419 neighbouring houses Air Raid Alarm sounded at 5 to 10am. All Clear signal sounded at 10 to 11am. Air Raid Alarm 2 Sep 1940 419 sounded at 20 to 2. All Clear signal sounded at 20 past 2. Children taken to neighbouring houses Air Raid Alarm went at 9.40am. All Clear went at 10am. Air Raid Alarm sounded at 10.25am. All 4 Sep 940 419-420 Clear at 10.45am. Children taken to neighbouring houses. Air Raid Alarm sounded at 1.20pm. All Clear sounded at 1.50pm. Those who were in school taken to neighbouring houses Air Raid Alarm sounded at 9.40am. All Clear sounded at 10.10am 5 Sep 1940 420 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 1.50pm. All Clear sounded at 2.10pm. Wet day children taken over to 12 Sep 1940 420 Boys’ and Girls’ Schools Air Raid Alarm sounded at 9.40am. All Clear sounded at 10.15am. Children who had arrived in 17 Sep 1940 420 school kept here. Air Raid Alarm went at 2.30pm. All Clear sounded at 3pm Air Raid Alarm sounded at 9.55am. All Clear sounded at 10.25am 18 Sep 1940 421 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 11.40am. All Clear sounded at 12.20pm 25 Sep 1940 421 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 11.45am. All Clear sounded at 12.20pm. Air Raid Alarm sounded at 27 Sep 1940 421 2.15pm. All Clear sounded at 2.30pm Air Raid Alarm sounded at 10.47am. All Clear sounded at 11.35am 1 Oct 1940 421 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 10.45am. All Clear 11.40am 3 Oct 1940 421 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 10.25. All Clear sounded at 10.50 4 Oct 1940 421 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 2.50pm. All Clear sounded at 3.30pm 8 Oct 1940 422 Air Raid Alert sounded at 11.45. All Clear sounded at 12.45pm 28 Oct 1940 422 Air Raid Alert sounded at 3.15pm. All Clear sounded at 3.30pm 11 Nov 1940 422 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 1.25pm. All Clear sounded at 1.50pm 13 Nov 1940 423 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 2pm. All Clear sounded at 2.15pm. Air Raid Alarm sounded at 2.45. 21 Nov 1940 423 All Clear sounded at 3.30 Air Raid Alarm at 1.30pm. All Clear at 1.40pm 26 Nov 1940 424 Air Raid Alarm sounded at 2. All Clear sounded at 3.10pm 3 Dec 1940 424 Air Raid Alarm went at 2.55pm. All Clear sounded at 3.10pm 4 Dec 1940 424 Air Raid Alarm 11 Dec 1940 425 Mr D Powell HMI called this afternoon to see about room accommodation and number on 7 Jan 1941 426 books School opened at 9.30am to end at 12.30pm. Afternoon session commenced at 2pm until 4pm 13 Jan 1940 426 Air Raid Alert sounded at 12.20. All Clear sounded at 12.25. Air Raid Warning sounded at 1.55. 20 Jan 1941 427 All Clear sounded at 2.05 War Weapons Week at Bridgend. National Savings taken during each session. Sum realised £55 22 Feb to 1 430 14s 6d Mar 1941 Air Raid Alert sounded at 9.20am. All Clear sounded at 9.40am 27 Feb 1941 430 Air Raid Alert sounded 28 Feb 1941 430 Air Raid Alert sounded at 1.25. All Clear sounded at 2.15pm 7 Mar 1941 431 Air Raid Alert sounded at 12.20 10 Mar 1941 431 Air Raid Alert sounded at 11.45. All Clear sounded at 12.15pm 11 Mar 1941 431 Air Raid Alert sounded at 3.10pm. All Clear sounded at 3.35pm Air Raid Alert sounded 3.30pm 17 Mar 1941 432 Air Raid Alert sounded at 9.15am. All Clear sounded at 9.35am. Air Raid Alert sounded at 26 Mar 1941 432 9.40am. All Clear sounded at 10.12am Air Raid Alert sounded 2.30pm. All Clear sounded 3.20pm 27 Mar 1941 432 Air Raid Alert 2.15pm. All Clear sounded 2.30pm 22 May 1941 434 Air Raid Alert sounded 10.57am. All Clear sounded 11.40am 29 May 1941 434 Air Raid Alert sounded at 11am. All Clear sounded at 11.15am 30 May 1941 435 Air Raid Alert sounded 1.25pm. All Clear sounded 1.55pm. Air Raid Alert sounded 2.15pm. All 14 Jul 1941 436 Clear sounded at 2.30pm Air Raid Alert sounded 3.05pm. All Clear sounded 3.40pm 15 Jul 1941 436 Mr D Powell HMI called here this afternoon to see about numbers on books and 15 Oct 1941 438 accommodation Granted permission to commence school at 1.30pm to enable children to march down to 11 Dec 1941 440 Welfare Hall ground, Aberkenfig to see their Majesties the King and Queen Elizabeth who visited the Nursery School and Social Centre Workers. The Royal Car stopped immediately in front of four little ones. Her Majesty looked radiant. She smiled at the children and acknowledged their cheers The little ones gave a performance at Wesley Hall in aid of Warships Week. The boys and girls 30 Jan 1942 443 were entertained Both nights the little ones gave a performance in aid of Warships Week. It was a real delightful 3 and 5 Feb 443 entertainment. The Hall was packed both nights. Miss E B Davies was Chairman on Feb 3rd and 1942 Mr Rhys Lewis on Feb 5th In the evening the little ones gave a performance as above and in the same place. Mrs Llewellyn 10 Feb 1942 443 Jacob acted as Chairman. The Wesley Hall was simply packed and little ones did remarkably well The little ones gave a repeat performance at the Wesley Hall in aid of Nursing Association 2 Mar 1942 444 The little ones gave another repeat performance at the Wesley Hall in aid of Troops Comfort 5 Mar 1942 444 Fund School closed this afternoon. A half-holiday granted as an award for excellent work done by the 15 May 1942 446 children towards the success of Warships Week Mrs Elsie Stevens returned to London after afternoon session 21 May 1942 446 Miss E M King-visiting teacher transferred from Tondu Girls’ School. Visiting teacher under LCC 1 Jun 1942 447 An alert sounded at 3.40pm. Children dismissed and sent home. All Clear sounded at 3.45pm 19 Feb 1943 451 Started “Wings for Victory” campaign 28 Jun 1943 455 Cinema Van in connection with Wings For Victory Week. Van on the bank outside school, little 29 Jun 1943 455 ones sat on the grass outside yard. Big boys and girls in infants yard Final Total for Wings for Victory Savings £385 10s 3 Jul 1943 455 RC Morgan spoke to the children this afternoon on the danger of road traffic and of touching 28 Jul 1943 456 objects dropped from enemy planes. Exhibited fire bomb-incendiary and butterfly bomb Commenced school feeding. 15 little ones had school dinners at the Wesley Hall at a charge of 20 Mar 1944 463 1/6 per child per week Attendance affected this am owing to clocks having been put on an extra hour-Double Summer 3 Apr 1944 464 Time “Salute the Solider” Campaign Raised £501 in Infants’ School 1-7 Jul 1944 466 School closed for 2 days to celebrate Victory in Europe 8-9 May 474 1945 EM52/1/3/2 Tondu Girls Monday. School reopened today and not on the 4th as was intended. School was closed for a 11 Sep 1939 205 further week on the outbreak of War between England and Germany, on Sept 3rd. All staff members are present Mr J D Powell HMI called this afternoon to discuss ARP arrangements relating to school 14 Sep 1939 205 10 voluntary Evacuees have been admitted this week 15 Sep 1939 205 From today the afternoon session will commence at 1pm instead of 1.30, and end at 3.30 1 Nov 1939 207 instead of 4pm. The change has been made to enable all children to reach their homes before “Black-out” time, according to instructions received in a Circular dated Oct 4 and issued by the Director of Education Two sewing machines, one hand and one treadle were today delivered here from Penybont 13 Nov 1939 208 Girls’ school Bridgend. They will remain here until that school reopens after the War. It is now used as a First Aid Post I have refrained from taking the usual terminal tests in Form II this week as the work there has 22 Dec 1939 209 been so disturbed. The girls have made fourteen pairs of curtains for black-out, 102 Gas Mask Cases and a very large number of woollen comforts for Soldiers, including helmets, scarves, gloves, mittens and socks. They have remarkably well under Miss Hopkin’s direction Normal school hours were reverted to on Monday Feb 19th and school reassembles in the 27 Feb 1940 212 afternoon at 1.30 instead of 1 as in the winter months Tuesday. Owing to the serious developments om the conduct of the War, school has reopened 14 May 1940 217 today instead of next Monday as previously arranged Mr Jenkins HMI called this afternoon re Evacuation 31 May 1940 218 Evacuees were admitted here today. There are 18 girls registered here in Stds I, II, III and IV. 4 Jun 1940 218 These include 15 from Parochial school Deal and 3 from South Deal Junior school. Form II room has been placed at the disposal of 33 Infants and Juniors belonging to the Parochial school who are in charge of their Head Teacher, Miss Elsie Hutson, together with three members of the Staff, Miss Elsie Forrest, Mrs Patricia Franklin and Miss Mabel Shortbolt The two sewing machines belonging to Penybont Girls’ school were returned today. Instructions 12 Jun 1940 218 to return them were received from the Director of Education on June 9th The school is closed this afternoon in order that the schools might be used for receiving 17 Jun 1940 219 Evacuees. The Evacuees belonging to the Parochial School left here for Llangynwyd on Saturday J D Powell HMI Russell Rees HMI called today re the problem of arranging for fitting in of 20 Jun 1940 219 Evacuees By instructions of J D Powell HMI this school will not meet this afternoon. The school premises 21 Jun 1940 219 will be used by the two schools evacuated into this area for this afternoon, pending new arrangements The Domestic Subjects Centre is closed today. Leave of absence having been granted to Miss 5 Jul 1940 220 Henry to attend a War-time cookery demonstration at Port Talbot. Air Raid Warnings have been sounded each night except Wednesday and attendances in mornings adversely affected Today’s attendance is very low-69.5% following two Air Raid Warnings during the night and 18 Jul 1940 220 heavy rain throughout the day Four Air Raid Warnings this week. Monday 10.15am, Thursday 11.45am and 3.50pm, Friday 19 Jul 1940 221 2.50pm Miss K M Davies DS Organizer and Capt. T J Evans called today. Air Raid Warning at 2.55pm. 24 Jul 1940 221 On Monday of this week, i.e. the 22nd 23 official Evacuees of 11+ years were absorbed into Stds IV and V. These included 15 from London and 8 from Rainham, Essex Mr Powell HMI called this morning. Capt. Evans Primary Inspector called this afternoon re 26 Jul 1940 221 organisation for next year when Evacuees will be absorbed The school closes today for the Midsummer Vacation to reopen on Monday August 19 31 Jul 1940 221 School reopened today after the Midsummer Vacation. All members of the staff are present. 19 Aug 1940 222 There are 299 on books today, of our town scholars and 67 evacuated scholars and 3 voluntary Evacuees who are absorbed from today Air Raid Warning 10.45. All Clear 11.25. Warning again 11.30. All Clear 12.30 21 Aug 1940 222-223 Air Raid Warning 10.50. All Clear 11.10 22 Aug 1940 223 Miss Bass returned today, and is assisting classes where Evacuees are placed and is also in 2 Sep 1940 224 charge of Rainham party. Miss Griffith recalled to Rainham. Miss Maria Rus failed to return this morning owing to transport difficulties following an Air-Raid. Miss Rus is here this afternoon. Air Raid Warning at 9.55. All Clear 10.45 Air Raid Warning 9.40. All Clear 10. Air Raid Warning 10.20. All Clear 10.45. Air Raid Warning 4 Sep 1940 224 1.20. All Clear 1.45 Air Raid Warning 9.55. All Clear 10.10 5 Sep 1940 224 Air Raid Warning at 9.40. All Clear at 9.55. School assembled at 10.10. Doctor Williams and 11 Sep 1940 225 Nurse Trembath visited school and examined children born in 1928, all special cases and children on malnutrition list Air Raid Warning 1.55. All Clear 2.10 12 Sep 1940 225 Air Raid Warning 9.45am. All Clear 10.10. School assembled at 10.20. Air Raid Warning 2.30. All 17 Sep 1940 225 Clear 2.55 Air Raid Warning 9.50am. All Clear 10.23. School assembled at 10.30 18 Sep 1940 225 Air Raid Warning 11.35. All Clear 10.10 25 Sep 1940 226 Air Raid Warning 3.50pm. All Clear 4.10 26 Sep 1940 226 Air Raid Warning 9.35. All Clear 9.45. Assembled 10.05. Air Raid Warning 11.35. All Clear 12.10. 27 Sep 1940 226 Air Raid Warning 2.10. All Clear 2.30 Air Raid Warning 10.50am. All Clear 11.35 1 Oct 1940 226 Air Raid Warning 10.50am. All Clear 11.40am 3 Oct 1940 226 Air Raid Warning 10.15am. All Clear 10.50am 4 Oct 1940 226 Air Raid Warning 2.50pm. All Clear 3.35pm 7 Oct 1940 226 The school closes at the end of this afternoon’s session for an extended Mid-term holiday to 11 Oct 1940 227 reopen on Monday Oct 28th School reopened today. All members of staff are present. No Milk supplied. Transport 28 Oct 1940 227 difficulties. Air Raid Warning 11.40. All Clear 12.45 Air Raid Warning 1pm. All Clear 1.15. Registers closed at 2. Mrs De Lea Banner BA visited the 31 Oct 1940 227 school this morning and gave Form II and lecture on Infant Welfare and Std V, Forms I and II a lecture on Tuberculosis and the Laws of Health A simple First Aid Course has been introduced into the Upper school this term, in view of the 4 Nov 1940 228 greater intensity of Air Attack. Miss T Hopkin is responsible for the subject in Form II and Miss E M Cobley in Form I. Both members of the staff hold Red Cross certificates in First Aid, Home Nursery and Anti-Gas, and are actively connected with the local First Aid Post. I should like here to pay a tribute to the whole staff, as every member holds similar certificates and is connected with the local First Aid Post Air Raid Warning 1.05pm. All Clear 1.30. School reassembled at 1.50 8 Nov 1940 228 Air Raid Warning 3.10. All Clear 3.30pm 11 Nov 1940 229 Air Raid Warning 1.25pm. All Clear 1.50pm. School reassembled at 2pm. Warning 3.50 13 Nov 1940 229 Air Raid Warning 9.55. All Clear 10.07. School assembled at 10.15 15 Nov 1940 229 Air Raid Warning 2.10pm. All Clear 2.20pm. Air Raid Warning 2.45. All Clear 3.25pm 21 Nov 1940 229 Air Raid Warning 1.30. All Clear 1.50. Air Raid Warning 3.10. All Clear 4.30 26 Nov 1940 229 Air Raid Warning 2pm. All Clear 3.10 3 Dec 1940 230 Air Raid Warning 3.05. All Clear 3.15 4 Dec 1940 230 Air Raid Siren 1.50pm. All Clear 2.05 11 Dec 1940 230 Attendance for Thursday and Friday has been low, following the dropping of a heavy bomb at 13 Dec 1940 230 Tondu on Wednesday night School reopened after the Xmas Vacation. 289 on books today, including 65 Evacuees 6 Jan 1941 231 From today the morning session commences at 9.30 and will be of three hours’ duration, i.e. 13 Jan 1941 231 9.30 to 12.30. The afternoon session will be of two hours’ duration, from 2 to 4pm Alert 1.50pm. All Clear 2.05pm 20 Jan 1941 232 Mr Bishop, Chief Officer of the Central Fire Station, Aberkenfig, gave a lecture and 12 Feb 1941 234 demonstration today to members of the staff and all 12+ scholars on “How to deal with Incendiary Bombs” Miss Rus was late this morning through difficulty in getting through Swansea following the ‘blitz 24 Feb 1941 235 Air Raid Siren at 9.20am. All Clear at 9.45am. School assembled at 9.55 27 Feb 1941 235 Air Raid Siren 10.20am. All Clear 10.50am. St David’s Day is being celebrated this morning. The 28 Feb 1941 235 Evacuees participate in the plays and give individual items. The school is closed for the Half- holiday this afternoon No Milk supplied today-shortage of churns 4 Mar 1941 235 Air Raid Siren 1.25pm. All Clear 2.10pm 7 Mar 1941 236 There was an Air Raid Siren at 12.20 yesterday. All Clear at 12.40. Today, Tuesday 1. Air Raid 11 Mar 1941 236 Siren 11.35. All Clear 12. 2. Air Raid Siren 3.10. All Clear 3.35 5 LCC Girls sat their scholarship examination here this morning 12 Mar 1941 236 A High Explosive Bomb fell in the village last night: on Fountain Road. No casualties. Attendance 13 Mar 1941 236 affected today Air Raid Siren 3.40pm. Raiders Past Siren 3.55 17 Mar 1941 237 Alert 9.20. All Clear 9.30. Alert 9.35. All Clear 10.10 26 Mar 1941 237 Alert 2.25pm. All Clear 3.20p 27 Mar 1941 237 The school will be closed tomorrow for the scholarship examination. 23 of our scholars will sit 1 31 Mar 1941 237 from Penyfai and 3 Evacuees The school closes at the end of this afternoon session for the Easter Vacation to reopen on April 11 Apr 1941 239 21st. We are very grateful to Mr Stevens who is in charge of the LCC party of Evacuees, for the great assistance he has given us in putting into operation the new art scheme. He has assisted all classes from Stds III up. He is very pleased with the results and I wish to endorse this and plan to record my personal appreciation School reopened this morning after the vacation. Miss King (LCC) is to take her holiday this 21 Apr 1941 239 week, as she remained here in charge of LCC Evacuees during the Easter Vacation Air Raid Siren 2.15pm. All Clear 2.30pm 22 May 1941 241 Air Raid Siren 10.50am. All Clear 11.35am 29 May 1941 241 Air Raid Siren 11.05. All Clear 11.15. The school closes at noon to reopen on Monday June 9th. 30 May 1941 242 This will be for the Whitsun Vacation Miss Bass is taking her holiday from this afternoon and will return on Monday June 23rd. Miss 13 Jun 1941 242 Bass was on duty during Whitsun week Air Raid Siren 1.30pm. All Clear 1.55pm. Air Raid Siren 2.10pm. All Clear 2.25pm 14 Jul 1941 243-244 Air Raid Siren 3.05. All Clear 3.40 15 Jul 1941 244 School reopened this morning after the Midsummer Vacation. All members of my staff are 1 Sep 1941 245 present. Miss Bass returned today. Miss King will be on holiday until Sept 15. No on books today 256 including 211 Glam scholars and 45 Evacuees. 13 children were admitted into Std I from the Infants’ dept., 11 Glam scholars and 2 Evacuees By permission of the Director of Education, we dismissed at 12.15 this morning and 11 Dec 1941 251 reassembled at 1.30 to enable the children to leave school in time to see the King and Queen who were visiting the Aberkenfig Welfare Hall. We left school at 1.40pm and returned at 2.45 School reopened yesterday after the Xmas Vacation. I was unable to be present through illness. 6 Jan 1942 251-252 I returned this afternoon. Miss Bass will be on holiday for this fortnight, having been on duty during the Xmas Vacation During Warship week in this district-7 Feb-14 Feb this department raised £1125 7s 0d. £1100 6s 14 Feb 1942 253 0d was raised from investments and £25 1s od from raffles. Total for three departments £3129 17s 6d Miss Bass returned to Rainham Essex today following instructions from her authority and this 2 Mar 1942 254 authority. Miss Bass was in charge of the Essex party The entrance scholarship for the children of the Metropolitan areas was held here today. Seven 6 Mar 1942 255 children sat the examination-4 LCC (2 Junior and 2 Senior) 2 Rainham and 1 Middlesex From today normal school hours will be restored i.e. 3hrs am and 2 ½ hrs pm. Times of school 1 Apr 1942 256 sessions now will be morning 9.15-12.15; afternoon 1.30-4 Capt. T John Evans MA County Inspector and Miss K M Davies County DS Organizer called this 22 Apr 1942 258 morning By permission of the Director of Education, the school will be closed this afternoon. This is a 15 May 1942 259 Half-holiday awarded by the managers in recognition of the effort made by the children for Warship week Miss K M Davies Organizer of Domestic Subjects called this morning 21 May 1942 259-260 The school closes this morning for the Whitsun Vacation to reopen on Monday June 1st. Miss 22 May 1942 260 King an evacuated LCC certificated teacher leaves this department today, and will commence duties at the Infants’ dept. after the vacation. The group of which she was in charge will now be transferred to Std IV and five girls from Std IV will be transferred to Std V Sergeant Hunter has today visited the school and talked to all classes on “Care on the roads” 10 Jul 1942 262 The Domestic Subjects Centre will be closed for the next fortnight to enable Miss Henry, the 17 Jul 1942 262 DST to attend a course of instruction on the preservation of fruit and vegetables, arranged by the University of Bristol and to be held at Long Ashton Research Station. The course is to be held from July 20th to July 31st. Leave of absence has been granted by the Director of Education School reopened after the vacation. All members of the staff are present, including Miss Henry, 1 Sep 1942 264 DS Teacher. No on books today 213. 202 resident children and 11 official Evacuees. 17 scholars were admitted from Tondu Infants’ Dept., 16 resident and 1 Evacuee Capt. T J Evans MA County Inspector called this afternoon to make enquiries re spare furniture 8 Dec 1942 268 for Kenfig Hill school which was burnt down last Saturday Miss Jones, an official from the Bridgend Employment Exchange, visited the school this morning 16 Dec 1942 268 and interviewed leavers The undermentioned furniture has been transferred to Kenfig Hill today 7 Jan 1943 270 4 single desks 1’6 x 2’9, 6 dual desks 1’6 x 2’6, 15 dual desks 1’4 x 2’4, 1 cupboard, 1 easel, 1 blackboard, 1 teacher’s desk. The desks, teacher’s desk and easel were transferred from Coedffranc Boys’ school in August 1940 for use of Evacuees Air Raid Siren 3.20pm. All Clear 3.45. Children were dismissed as usual 19 Feb 1943 272 St David’s Day was celebrated this morning. Addresses on “St David” and “How I can best serve 26 Feb 1943 272 my country in the present crisis” were also given after school opening in Welsh. The school is closed this afternoon for the usual Half-holiday I have today transferred the class (Std IV) from the Wesley Hall to the main building and I have 25 Mar 1943 273-274 taken over the room in the Infants Dept. to accommodate Std I. This was done as workmen have commenced duties in the Hall in preparation for its use as a school canteen. The changes made were arranged when we first took over the Hall in 1940 Leavers’ class attended cookery yesterday, RC Girls today since RC school was closed for 4 Jun 1943 276 Ascension Day yesterday By permission of the Director of Education, all classes today attended the RAF exhibition held in 1 Jul 1940 278 St John’s Hall, Aberkenfig in connection with “Wings for Victory” week. Stds I and II, IV and V attended in the morning. While Std III and Forms I and II attended in the afternoon “Wings for Victory” week was held in this district from June 26th to July 3rd, and as usual the 5 Jul 1943 278 school participated in the effort. The excellent sum of £2050 was raised, and I must express my appreciation of the effort, as well as my deep gratitude to the staff, scholars and many friends Councillor William Betty, Mr Gower, County Architect and Mr Evans, Clerk of Works, called to 20 Jul 1943 279 see preparations for school canteen, and equipment already delivered This morning PC Morgan visited the school and lectured all scholars on Safety First and Anti- 28 Jul 1943 280 Personnel Bombs School reopened today after the Midsummer Vacation. All members of the staff are present 1 Sep 1943 280-281 and 90/4% of scholars. Number on books today 209, 198 Glam scholars and 11 official Evacuees. 17 scholars 16 resident and 1 Evacuee were admitted into Std I from the Infants’ Dept. Councillor W Betty and Mr Evans, County Architect called to see the canteen this afternoon Miss K M Davies, Domestic Subjects Organizer called this morning re proposed canteen 16 Sep 1943 282 Weather has been unusually wet for the time of year, and children are unable to obtain 17 Sep 1943 282 wellingtons Miss K M Davies, DS Organizer and Revd. H R Protheroe Ba CC visited the school today to 30 Sep 1943 282 appoint staff for proposed canteen My Prys Jones MA HMI called this afternoon to see the Wesley Hall preparations for the 1 Oct 1943 283 proposed canteen From today a midday meal is being served for the boys and girls of both departments. The 18 Oct 1943 283-284 Wesley Hall has been converted into a canteen for this purpose. The staff commenced duties on Monday 11 October. They are: Miss Agnes Prescott Miss Edith M Thomas Mrs Gladys May Thompson Mrs Olga Davies. Mrs Evans, Assistant County Organizer visited the school and canteen on Wednesday Oct 13th, Friday Oct 15, and is also spending this week, to organize the working of the canteen. 49 girls received a meal today. The charge is 1/6 per child, while those on the malnutrition list receive free meals Capt. T John Evans MA County Inspector called this afternoon and also visited the canteen 20 Oct 1943 284 By permission of the Director of Education the DS Centre was closed and Miss Henry DST spent 26 Oct 1943 285 the day at the canteen with Mrs Evans the Organizer, in order to become acquainted with the rules for running the canteen. This is the last day Mrs Evans will spend here Mrs Taylor, a member of the office staff, visited the school this morning re the keeping of 5 Nov 1943 286 canteen accounts Through the kindness of the American Red Cross, the WVS have delivered a cwt of dried milk 11 Nov 1943 286 and 28lbs of chocolate for the use of the canteen. The gift is much appreciated An officer from the Bridgend Employment Exchange and Miss Hurley, a member of the Juvenile 25 Nov 1943 287-288 Advisory Committee, visited the school this afternoon to interview leavers Mr Harris, Manager, had lunch at the canteen 15 Dec 1943 289 Mrs H R Protheroe, wife of County Councillor Revd Protheroe, lunched at the canteen today 16 Dec 1943 289 On Sunday evening 19 Dec the upper girls gave a programmed of carols at Ebenezer Chapel. £9 23 Dec 1943 290 12s 9d was collected for the local Comforts Fund School reopened this morning. Permission has been granted Miss Henry DS Teacher to close the 10 Jan 1944 290 Centre for one half day per months to enable her to assist with the supervision of the stock and ordering for the school canteen. Letter received from the Director of Education 27/11/43 Mrs Evans, County Organizer (asst) visited the canteen this morning 1 Feb 1944 292 Miss Henry is at the canteen this afternoon and the Centre is closed. Mrs Evans, Asst Organizer, 8 Feb 1944 292 visited the canteen this afternoon Miss K M Davies, Domestic Subjects Organizer and Mrs Evans, Assistant Organizer called at the 23 Feb 1944 293 canteen this morning Capt. T J Evans MA County Inspector called this afternoon after lunching at the canteen 10 Mar 1944 294 Capt. T J Evans and Miss Davies County Inspectors visited the canteen 16 Mar 1944 295 Miss Henry DS Teacher spent this afternoon at the canteen arranging menus and taking stock. 18 Apr 1944 297 This is by permission of the Director of Education Mrs Stella Evans absent today. She has left for London in response to a telegram from her 16 May 1944 298 husband, who is there on leave from the Navy A demonstration was held at the Cookery Centre from 2 to 4 this afternoon. This was arranged 9 Jun 1944 299 by the Education Committee in co-operation the Ministry of Food, in connection with the scheme for the appointment of Food Advice Leaders. A speaker from the Food Advice Centre was expected, but did not attend. Miss Henry, from the Domestic Subjects Centre, gave the demonstration Today ends “Salute the Soldier” week in the area. The school participated in the effort and I am 3 Jul 1944 300 proud to record the magnificent total of £3,356 7s 0d in National Savings. Our total National Savings since the outbreak of War to this date is £10,058 16s 0d. I am proud of this achievement Mrs Evans, Assistant Organizer called at the canteen 17 Jul 1944 301 Mrs Evans spent the day at the canteen 19 Jul 1944 301 Mrs Evans visited the canteen today 25 Jul 1944 301 An officer of the Employment Exchange visited the school to interview leavers 26 Jul 1944 302 EM52/1/3/3 Tondu Junior Mrs Stella Evans is absent today. She has left to join her husband at Harwich. He is on leave 13 Sep 1944 1 Girls from the Navy Miss White HMI and Miss Davies County Organizer called at the canteen today 23 Oct 1944 4 Dr Culley, the Chief Medical Officer, visited the school today, and lunched at the school canteen 17 Nov 1944 5-6 Miss Sheelie, an officer from the Employment Exchange Bridgend, visited the school this 22 Nov 1944 6 afternoon to interview all leavers re future employment Conditions are very bad again today. Lavatories are frozen and cannot be reached owing to 29 Jan 1945 9 snow drifts. 50 children attended and all members of the staff. Owing to coal shortage, permission has been received from the Director of Education to close the school for today and tomorrow A London Evacuee sat the Metropolitan Scholarship Examination this morning. HT acted as 2 Mar 1945 11 invigilator Mrs Jones, an officer from the Employment Exchange visited the school this morning and 8 Mar 1945 12 interviewed leavers re employment Mrs Evans, Assistant Domestic Subjects Organizer, called at the canteen this morning. 12-13 Mar 12 Mrs Evans called at the canteen again today 1945 Miss K M Davies, Domestic Subjects Organizer, called and took Miss E M Thomas, canteen 19 Mar 1945 12-13 helper to Bridgend temporarily The Education Act 1944, came into operation on 1st April this year. The school will henceforth 9 Apr 1945 14 be known as a “County” Primary school and not “Council” I have decided to take no terminal tests until the end of this term. Last term was so very broken 20 Apr 1945 14 and disturbed through the storm, fuel shortage and staff sicknesses, that I feel we should get on to make up for lost time VE Day. Today is VE Day, the day which marks the cessation of hostilities in Europe. In honour of 8 May 1945 15 the occasion, the school is closed today and tomorrow, by permission of the Director of Education The school reopened this morning. A thanksgiving service will be held at the end of the 10 May 1945 15-16 afternoon session EM53/1 Tyderwen School closed for a further period owing to the outbreak of war 4 Sep 1939 167 (Maesteg) Infants School reassembles after the holidays 11 Sep 1939 167 School commenced at 1pm for the afternoon session, and closed at 3.15pm 1 Nov 1939 168 School commences at 1.30pm for the afternoon session and closes at 3.45 26 Feb 1940 168 School reopened after the Whitsun Vacation, curtailed owing to War Conditions 14 May 1940 169 Air Raid Drill taken-(to be taken daily) 19 Jun 1940 169 Owing to War Conditions school opens at 10am for the morning session as per circular E/50/40. 15 Jul 1940 169-170 Time Table rearranged. Air Raid Warning at 10.25am. Children dispersed to their homes Air Raid Warning at 11.45am. Children sent home 18 Jul 1940 170 Air Raid Warning at 2.50. All Clear at 4pm 19 Jul 1940 170 Air Raid Warning at 2.50pm. Children sent home 24 Jul 1940 170 Air Raid Warning at 10.45am. Children sent home. All Clear at 11.40am. A second warning 21 Aug 1940 170 11.55am Air Raid Warning 10.50. Children sent home, All clear given at 11.10am. Children reassembled 22 Aug 1940 170 at school Air Raid Warning 9.53am. All Clear 10.50. Air Raid Warning 1.50pm. Children dispersed to their 2 Sep 1940 170 homes. All Clear at 2.15pm. Children reassembled at school Air Raid Warning at 9.40am. All Clear at 10am. Air Raid Warning at 10.25am. Children dispersed. 4 Sep 1940 171 All Clear at 10.38am. Air Raid Warning at 1.17pm. All Clear at 1.40pm Air Raid Warning at 9.50am. All Clear 10.05am 5 Sep 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 9.35am, All Clear at 9.50am 11 Sep 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 1.53pm. All Clear at 2.05pm. Children dispersed to their homes 12 Sep 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 9.45am. All Clear at 10.10am. Air Raid Warning at 2.30pm. Children 17 Sep 1940 171 dispersed to their homes. All Clear at 2.50pm Air Raid Warning at 9.55am. All Clear at 10.27 18 Sep 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 11.38. Children dispersed. All Clear at 12.10pm 25 Sep 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 11.45am. Children dispersed to their homes. All Clear at 12.20pm. Air Raid 27 Sep 1940 171 Warning at 2.10pm. Children dispersed, All Clear 2.25pm Air Raid Warning at 10.53am. All Clear at 11.35am 1 Oct 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 10.45am. Children dispersed to their homes. All Clear at 11.40 3 Oct 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 10.20am. Children dispersed. All Clear at 10.45 4 Oct 1940 171 One child given the Oslo Meal. This is to be given twice daily in future 7 Oct 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 2.50pm. Children dispersed. All Clear at 3.35pm 8 Oct 1940 171 Air Raid Warning at 11.40am. All Clear at 12.42 28 Oct 1940 172 Air Raid Warning at 1pm. Raiders Passed at 1.30pm 8 Nov 1940 172 Air Raid Warning at 3.10pm. Raiders Passed at 3.30pm 11 Nov 1940 172 Air Raid Warning at 1.25pm. Raiders Passed at 1.50pm 13 Nov 1940 172 Air Raid Warning at 9.50am. All Clear at 10am. Vernon Reynolds, a pupil at this school, has 15 Nov 1940 172 removed to another district and has left his respirator behind. This was handed to an Air Raid Warden This Morning Air Raid Warning at 2pm. All Clear at 2.15pm. Air Raid Warning at 2.40pm. All Clear at 3.22pm 21 Nov 1940 172 Air Raid Warning at 1.30pm. Children dispersed. All Clear at 1.50pm. Air Raid Warning at 26 Nov 1940 172 3.10pm. Children dispersed. All Clear at 4.30pm Air Raid Warning at 11.50am. All Clear at 12.50pm 27 Nov 1940 172 Air Raid Warning at 2.05. Children dispersed. All Clear at 3.10pm 2 Dec 1940 172 Air Raid Warning at 2.55. Children dispersed. All Clear 3.10pm 4 Dec 1940 173 Air Raid Warning 1.50pm. Children dispersed. All Clear 2.05pm. Air Raid Warning 2.15pm. 11 Dec 1940 173 Children dispersed. Al l Clear 2.50pm Received “Emergency Requisition” from Messrs Arnold’s 7 Jan 1941 173 As from today school will open at 9.30am and close at 12.30pm for the morning session, and 13 Jan 1941 173 will open for the afternoon session at 2pm and close at 4pm Air Raid Warning at 12.20pm. All Clear 12.25pm. Air Raid Warning at 1.50pm. Children 20 Jan 1941 173 dispersed. All Clear 2.02pm Owing to War Conditions and inclement weather, no milk was received 21 Jan 1941 173 Permission received from the Director of Education (Ref EPJ of the 24th Feb 1941) to close at 25 Feb 1941 174 3.45pm instead of 4 Air Raid Warning 9.25am. All Clear at 9.40 27 Feb 1941 174 Air Raid Warning 10.20am. All Clear at 10.50am. Children dispersed 28 Feb 1941 174 Alert at 1.25pm. All Clear at 2.10pm 7 Mar 1941 175 Air Raid Warning 11.30am. Children dispersed to their homes. All Clear at 11.57am. Air Raid 11 Mar 1941 175 Warning at 3.05pm. Children dispersed. All Clear 3.30pm Air Raid Warning at 3.35pm. All Clear 3.55pm 17 Mar 1941 175 Air Raid Warning 12.25pm. Children dispersed, All Clear 12.45 19 Mar 1941 175 Air Raid Warning 9.15am. All Clear 9.31am. Air Raid Warning 9.35. All Clear 10.08am. No milk 26 Mar 1941 175 delivered today Air Raid Warning 2.25pm. All Clear 3.18pm 27 Mar 1941 175 Admission of scholars from 4-5 years of age. Received instructions from the Director of 12 May 1941 176 Education to admit these chn, (Form E.148, 8.5.41) Air Raid Warning at 2.15pm. Children dispersed to their homes. All Clear at 2.30 22 May 1941 176 Air Raid Warning at 10.50am. Children dispersed. All Clear at 11.35am 29 May 1941 176 Air Raid Warning at 11am. Children dispersed. All Clear at 11.15am. School closed at the end of 30 May 1941 176 the morning session for the Whitsun Vacation Received “Hurricane” lamp for Fire Watching purposes 16 Jun 1941 176 Air Raid Warning 2.15pm. All Clear 2.27pm. Children dispersed. Children’s gas masks tested by 14 Jul 1941 176 ARP Wardens Air Raid Warning 3.05pm. Children dispersed. All Clear 3.40pm 15 Jul 1941 176 School opens 9am for the morning session and closes at 12 noon. The afternoon session 1 Apr 1942 178 commences at 1.30pm and closes at 3.45pm The use of the classroom for the giving of the Oslo Meal discontinued 17 Apr 1942 179 ARP Wardens examine gas masks 20 May 1942 179 Visit of ARP Wardens to examine gas masks 8 Sep 1942 180 Copy of special permit for Milk Supply under “Milk in Schools Scheme” (Form MK/PT/52) For 16 Nov 1942 181 the supply of liquid milk to schools and war time nurseries. To Mr Albert Alsop, 26 Garnwen Rd, Nantyfyllon (supplier). Milk to be supplied to Tyderwen Infts School, Caerau. 22 Gals 4 Pints of milk per week until further notice. Signed, A King Davies on behalf of the Food Control Committee 13/11/42 Visit of ARP Wardens to examine gas masks 17 Feb 1943 183 Air Raid Warning 3.15pm. All Clear 3.40pm. Children dispersed to their homes 19 Feb 1943 183 Visit of ARP Wardens to examine gas masks 16 Mar 1943 183 Visit of ARP Wardens to examine gas masks 4 May 1943 184 School bell rung before the afternoon session. The bell is to be rung before the morning and 5 Jul 1943 185 afternoon sessions (Vide Circ E28/43) Children taken into the Mixed Dept. to hear an address by PS Harding on “Safety First”-Electric 13 Jul 1943 185 Pylons and strange objects. Parents were invited, but none were present Visit of ARP Wardens to examine gas masks 3 Feb 1944 187 Visit of ARP Wardens to examine children’s gas masks 7 Feb 1944 188 Received 22 bottles of Orange Juice and 18 bottles of Cod Liver Oil for distribution to the under 15 Feb 1944 188 5’s Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice given to the children under 5 years of age 16 Feb 1944 188 School closed in the afternoon-Children’s Part for the Merchant Navy Comforts Week 28 Apr 1944 189 VE Day celebrations. School closed service for VE held at beginning of morning session 8-10 May 193 1945 EM55/2 Tynewydd Miss Allison and I returned to School this morning, School not to be re-opened this week as War 4 Sep 1939 22 (Ogmore Vale) with Germany has been declared. I was on duty at the School every morning and from Wed milk Mixed and was supplied to the Mal. children Infants School re opened this morning all teachers present. Most of the Scholars were present and they 11 Sep 1939 22 brought their gas masks with them. Ten Boys and Eight Girls were transferred to the Boys and Girls Department resp. Thirteen children were [entered?] this morning. They are children from Evacuated areas who are staying here with relatives The afternoon session now commences at 1 o clock and will continue so during Blackout period. 1 No v 1939 24 Afternoon sessions 1p,-3.15pm Summer time commenced, and, the afternoon sessions is now from 1.30-3.45 26 Feb 1940 28 School re-opened this morning after closure of 1 day and a half. We were instructed by Wireless 14 May 1940 30 that as Germany was at War with Holland and Belgium all schools in reception of neutral areas were to re-open this morning, and to remain open until the end of the War. Thirty three children were admitted this morning. They are children who have been evacuated 18 Jun 1940 31 from Willesden under the Government Evacuation Scheme. They are in charge of Miss Kerr Certificated Teacher, also Evacuated from Willesden. They are all scholars from the Turners Road Infts School Willesden Mr Powell HMI visited the school this afternoon, and took particulars of the Evacuees 28 Jun 1940 32 At the end of the morning session, a signal was given and the children ran home as quickly as 9 Jul 1940 32 possible, those who lived too far away were taken to houses near the school. This was practice for air raid Warning About 10.30 this morning an air raid Warning was given, the children all left school in an orderly 15 Jul 1940 32 manner and hurried to their homes and to houses nearby. The all clear was given about half an hour afterwards and the children returned to school and work was resumed Air raid Warning sounded this morning at 11.45 Children hurried to their homes or to the 18 Jul 1940 33 homes near the school as arranged. Air raid this afternoon at 3.10. Scholars hurried home etc. An air raid alarm given this morning at 10.45. Children hurried to their homes or to homes near 21 Aug 1940 34 the School. All clear at 11.30 Air raid alarm again this morning at 11am. Children dispersed to their homes 22 Aug 1940 34 Air raid alarm this morning at 10am. Children left school for their homes. All clear about 10.30. 2 Sep 1940 35 Children returned to school and work was resumed. Air raid alarm this afternoon as 2pm. All clear 2.30. Children returned to school Air raid alarm this morning at 9.45. Children near school premises returned to their homes. All 4 Sep 1940 35 clear sounded at 10.10 am and school re-opened An air raid alarm was sounded this morning at 8.40. All clear at 9.10. An air raid warning was 16 Sep 1940 36 again given this afternoon at 2.25, all clear 2.50 EM55/9 Tynewydd As the Midsummer Vacation period ended on Friday Sept 1st school was supposed to re-open 4 Sep 1939 46 (Ogmore Vale) today-but owing to the War hostilities-and Britain’s declaration-School was to remain closed for Girls and Infants the week-as per instructions previously received and pending further notice. The Head Teacher and staff, however, reported for duty on Sept 4th and the Head Teacher reported for duty on each morning as per instructions. Milk was distributed at the school each day from Sept 6th School re-opened this morning. Each child attended with her Gas Mask and during the day, 11 Sep 1939 46-47 instruction on “the method of donning the respirator” was given. Also, Air Raid signals have been explained and information re the nearest Warden’s Post and First Aid Depot given. NB The need for the greatest care of the respirator has been impressed on the children Mr Powell HMI visited the school re number of voluntary Evacuees admitted-viz 6 + 1 Viennese 19 Sep 1939 48 refugee As from today and throughout the winter months-afternoon school starts at 1pm and will close 1 Nov 1939 52 at 3.30pm-owing to the “Black-out” Miss K M Davies, Dom Subj Organizer visited the centre 15 Nov 1939 53 Head Teacher left school at 1.20pm-granted leave of absence by D of E to attend “National 30 Nov 1939 53 Savings” meeting at Bridgend re War Finance campaign An ARP test id dismissing children to their homes was taken this morning. Children were 10 Apr 1940 60 dismissed at 11.50am and urged to run home as quickly as possible. Teachers followed the children into the various districts to check up the time taken and it was found that all our children (except two for whom other arrangements were made) were able to reach home in approx. 5 mins Capt. T J Evans Primary Inspector called at school re staffing “In Emergency” 8 May 1940 61 School assembled this morning-having been recalled to duty by the Government owing to the 14 May 1940 62 serious crisis of the War HT is absent this afternoon having been granted “Leave of absence” to attend a National 16 May 1940 62 Savings conference in Cardiff-as Secretary of Ogmore Valley Local Savings Committee Mr Roberts attendance officer at school re Evacuees expected to the district 17 May 1940 62 Evacuees (56 girls) were brought in this afternoon-with 2 teachers. They are children of 17 Jun 1940 63 Willesden, London The above children have been absorbed into the classes 18 Jun 1940 63 One more Evacuee admitted-having been sent on arrival from London to the Cottage Homes 24 Jun 1940 63 Practice in dispersal of children to their homes in 5 mins-in the event of Air Raid Warning being 25 Jun 1940 63 sounded Visit of Mr Powell HMI, accompanied by Mr Rees HMI-re organisation of Evacuees. Mr Powell 28 Jun 1940 64-65 did not approve the organisation of absorption of Evacuees into the existing Glam classes and desired that where possible Evacuees should be kept apart as an entity. Consequently he advised that the classes should be re-arranged as follows:-Std I Evacuees-14, Std II-6, Std III-9+3- 32 on books-Miss M Skinner CA, Evacuated T, St V Tynewydd 22 + 8 Evacuees=30-Miss A James (Tynewydd) CA, Form I-Tyn 8 + 10 Evac=18, Form II Tyn 11 + 7 Evac=18 =36-Miss Jones CT Evacuated T Miss Jones DST is absent today-granted leave of absence to attend cookery demonstration 2 Jul 1940 65 classes at Whitchurch, Cardiff-on War-time cookery From today and until further notice-morning school started at 10am-one hour later than the 15 Jul 1940 66 normal time of opening and will close at the usual time 12 noon-as per instructions from D of Educ Circ E.50/40-11th July 1940. Time table is amended to meet the altered hours. 10.15am. Air Raid Warning sounded this morning at 10.15am. The children were dismissed immediately-to their homes. Those children, however, whose homes are more than 5 mins distance from school remained at school and took shelter in the cloakroom and crouched near an inside wall. All the staff remained in charge. The “All Clear” was sounded about 10.50 and the children returned to school and lessons were resumed at 11am Air Raid Alarm-11.50am. Children dispersed to their homes-with the exception of some who are 18 Jul 1940 66-67 sheltered at school. Air Raid Alarm-3.55pm. Children dispersed to their homes-12 children remained in school 2.55 pm-Air Raid Alarm-children dispersed to their homes-16 children (11 Tynewydd and 5 19 Jul 1940 67 Fronwen) remained at school School re-opened this morning after the Midsummer Holidays. Miss A M R Jones, Evacuated 19 Aug 1940 68 Teacher starts her holiday from today until Aug 30th inclusive-as she has been on duty with the Evacuees during the official holiday-Aug 1st to 16th (inclusive). The classes are organized as follows:- Form II 12 Tynewydd + 12 Evacuees =24, Form I 11 Tynewydd + 1 Evacuee=12=36-Miss A M R Jons (CA) in charge. Std V 21 Tynewydd + 3 Evacuees=24-Miss A James CA. Std III-Evacuees-10, Std II-Evacuees-3, Std I-Evacuees-13=26-Miss M Skinner CA evacuated t. During the remainder of August, however, the time table is suspended-teaching to be recreational instead of formal. The time therefore will be spent in singing and games, competitions, knitting and outdoor excursions tc in the vicinity of the school An Air Raid Alarm was sounded this morning at 10.45-the children were dispersed to their 21 Aug 1945 69 homes-with the exception of those remaining at school for shelter. The All Clear went at 11.45 An Air Raid Alarm was sounded again this morning at 10.55am. The children were immediately 22 Aug 1940 69 dispersed to their homes as usual-with the exception of those remaining at school for shelter. The “All Clear” was sounded at 11.15. Some children returned to school for their Milk Miss Skinner-Evacuated teacher-and Miss Jenkins-UT had their children out on the mountain 23 Aug 1940 70 this pm Miss Skinner took her class out on to the mountain behind the school this afternoon for games. 29 Aug 1940 70 An Air Raid Warning was sounded at 3.55pm. The children were immediately dispersed to their homes. A few remained at school. “All Clear “ sounded at 5pm The Director of Education-Mr Rees, accompanied by Dr Evan Davies, Director of Education for 30 Aug 1940 70-71 Willesden and Councillor Protheroe of Willesden-visited the school during the midday re the Willesden Evacuees School work proceeds on normal lines from today-the usual time table being followed. An Air 2 Sep 1940 71-72 Raid Alarm was sounded at 9.55am-pupils who had already reached school hurried home again- only 4 remaining at school for shelter. The “All Clear” went 9.40 and all the children returned to school. Air Raid Alarm at 1.50pm-children again dispersed to their homes. “All Clear” at 2.30. All children returned to school and work has since proceeded normally Air Raid Alarm at 1.20pm. All Clear at 1.55pm. School assembled at 2pm 4 Sep 1940 72 Captain T J Evans, Primary Inspector visited the school this afternoon re numbers of registers 11 Sep 1940 73 and organisation and amalgamation of Girls’ and Infants’ depts. Air Raid Alarm-9.50am till 10.20. School assembled at 10.30am 17 Sep 1940 73 Air Raid Alarm 9.45 to 10.25am. School assembled at 10.30am 18 Sep 1940 74 Miss Fitze, Willesden teacher at Caerau Boys’ school-arrived here today on temporary duty 20 Sep 1940 74 during Miss Skinner’s absence Miss Skinner (Willesden Evac T) has resumed duties today-having been excluded for a fortnight 23 Sep 1940 74 as a Scarlet Fever Contact Case. Miss Fitze returned to her permanent post today-at Caerau B School Air Raid Alarm 11.30 to 12.15. children discussed to their homes 25 Sep 1940 74 PM 3.45. Air Raid Alarm sounded-children dismissed to their homes 26 Sep 1940 74 Air Raid Alarm sounded-2.05pm. All Clear-2.30pm 27 Sep 1940 74 Dr Williams and Nurse Bevington visited the school this afternoon-Medical Inspection of 27 Sep 1940 75 children born in 1928-10 + 2 Evacuees. Malnutrition treatment re-examination This department (Tynewydd Girls’) ceases to exist as a separate dept. today-amalgamation of 30 Sep 1940 76 Girls’ and Infants’ as from October 1st 1940 Amalgamation of Girls’ and Infants’ depts.-official name-Tynewydd Girls and Infants school. I K 1 Oct 1940 77-78 Griffiths-former head teacher of Girls’ department am now HT of the new dept.-Girls’ and Infants’ On instructions received from the Director of Education-the whole dept. has been reorganized into 6 classes-on the principle of complete absorption of Tynewydd pupils and Evacuees-with 3 Glamorgan teachers and 3 evacuated teachers. The classes have been organised as follows:- Form II-11 Tynewydd and 10 Evacuees=21 Form I-12 Tynewydd and 1 Evacuee=13=34-Miss A M R Jones CA VT Std V-20 Tynewydd and 3 Evacuees=23-Miss A James CA Glam Std IV=11 Tynewydd Std III=17 Tynewydd and 3 Evacuees=28=39-Miss M Skinner CA VT assisted by HT in Std IV Std II-7 Tynewydd and 3 Evacuees=10 Std I-14 Tynewydd and 12 Evacuees=26-36-Miss M Jenkins UT Glam Class I-16 Tynewydd and 9 Evacuees=25 Class II-18 Tynewydd=18=43 Miss Allison CA Glam Class III=20 Tynewydd and 11 Evacuees=3 Miss Robson CA VT NB The time table allows facilities for the evacuated children to meet as such daily-during which period-Glamorgan pupils received instruction in Welsh. The Glam and Evacuee pupils also meet separately for one music period per week. Air Raid Alarm-1.45 to 11.40am

Miss M E Jones, Domestic Subj teacher-formerly employed full time at this centre has now been 3 Oct 1940 78 instructed to attend at Llangan school on Thursdays, and at St Brides’ school on Fridays-weekly. This centre is therefore closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Mondays, Tuesdays-Fronwen school in attendance Wednesdays-Tynewydd school in attendance. Air Raid Alarm-10.30 to 11.40am Air Raid Alarm-10.20 to 10.50am 4 Oct 1940 78 Air Raid Alarm 2.55 to 3.40 8 Oct 1940 79 School closed for an Autumn Holiday-2 weeks-Oct 14th to 25th inclusive 11 Oct 1940 79 School assembled this morning after the Autumn Holiday-all teachers present. Miss Mary Kerr, 28 Oct 1940 79 Willesden Evac T who has been absent on account of Scarlet F resumed duties today. Miss Robson who did temp duty in place Miss Kerr has returned to Caerau Infants’ School. Air Raid Alarm-11.40am. All Clear-12.30pm Capt. T J Evans, Primary Inspector at school-re numbers tc of new dept. 2 Nov 1940 80 Mr D Jenkins HMI, visited the school this afternoon-re Evacuees 5 Nov 1940 80 Air Raid Alarm-3.15 to 3.30pm 11 Nov 1940 80 Air Raid Alarm-1.30pm. All Clear-1.55pm 13 Nov 1940 80 Air Raid Alarm-2pm. All Clear-2.15pm. 2nd Alarm-2.45pm-3.45 21 Nov 1940 81 Nurse Bevington at school again this morning-completing cleanliness survey-which was 22 Nov 1940 81 interrupted by an Air Raid on previous afternoon Air Raid Alarm-1.25 to 1.50pm. Second Alarm 3.15pm 26 Nov 1940 81 Air Raid Alarm 11.55am-12.30pm 27 Nov 1940 81 HT attending a meeting of HTs at 11am at Nantymoel Senior school re-arrival of Evacuees on 28 Nov 1940 81 Nov 29th HT again attending meeting at Nantymoel at 11am re Evacuees. Miss James left school at 29 Nov 1940 81 3.15pm to attend at Aber B school to assist re billeting of Evacuees. HT left at 3.40pm for Aber B school re assistance re billeting of new Evacuees Air Raid Alarm-2.05 to 3.15pm 3 Dec 1940 82 Air Raid Alarm-2.55 to 3.15pm 4 Dec 1940 82 Air Raid Alarm-1.50 to 2pm. 2nd Air Raid Alarm-2.15 to 2.50pm 11 Dec 1940 82 School closes at noon today for the Xmas Vacation. Official Evacuees (Willesden) will however 20 Dec 1940 82 meet each morning for roll call-one of their teachers will be in charge daily School re-opened this morning after the Christmas Vacation. Miss A M R Jones (Visiting T) is 6 Jan 1941 82-83 absent-on a week’s holiday in lieu of a week’s holiday duty of evacuated children Miss A M R Jones, visiting teacher has returned to duties today-after a week’s leave. Miss 13 Jan 1941 83-84 Skinner, visiting teacher, is now on absent-on a week’s leave from today-in lieu of holiday duty of Evacuees. School starts at 9.30am from today: Morning session 9.30 to 12.30, afternoon session 2 to 4pm Air Raid Alarm-12.17 to 12.25 (8 mins). Air Raid Alarm 1.50 to 2pm (10 mins) 20 Jan 1941 85 Mr Griffiths (Clerk of Works) visited the school re-building of anti-blast walls at main and back 11 Feb 1941 87 entrance Air Raid Alarm-9.15am to 9.45am (15 mins school time) 27 Feb 1941 88 Air Raid Alarm 10.15 to 10.50am (35 mins) 28 Feb 1941 88 Air Raid Alarm-3.50pm (10 mins school time) Children dismissed immediately 3 Mar 1941 89 Air Raid Alert-1.25 to 2.10pm (10 mins) 7 Mar 1941 89 Air Raid Alert 12.15 to 12.25pm (10 mins) 10 Mar 1941 89 Air Raid Alert 11.30 to 11.57am (27 mins). Air Raid Alarm 3.10 to 3.33pm (23 mins) 11 Mar 1941 89 LCC Scholarship Examination-2 pupils sat the exam. Owing to an Air Raid the previous night 12 Mar 1941 89 after midnight-the examination started 1 hour later than the original time fixed-(in accordance with instructions). The examination was conducted and supervised by the Head Teacher and the papers despatched to the Director of Education Air Raid Alert-3.35 to 3.55 17 Mar 1941 90 Air Raid Alert-12.25 to 12.45 (5 mins school t) 19 Mar 1941 90 Air Raid Alarm-9.20 to 9.30am. Air Raid Alarm-9.35 to 10.10am-40 mins school time. Air Raid 26 Mar 1941 90 Alarm 3.50-10 mins s t Air Raid Alarm 2.25 to 3.20pm-55 mins 27 Mar 1941 90 Returns for official Evacuees:-Willesden-Average Attendance (1/10/40-31/3/41)=49. Average on 31 Mar 1941 90 books=55 Miss Evans (DST) commenced duties here today as Domestic Subjects Teacher. The centre has 2 Apr 1941 91 been closed since 31/1/41 School closes at 4pm today for the Easter Vacation. The Willesden Evacuees, however, will meet 10 Apr 1941 91 at school each morning for roll call. Miss M Kerr will be in charge Miss M Kerr, visiting T is away today having been granted “holiday” leave of absence (6 school 25 Apr 1941 92 days) in lieu of holiday duty of Evacuees during the Easter Holiday Air Raid Alert-2.17pm to 2.40pm (23 mins) 22 May 1941 93 Miss Emrys Davies, Organizer in Scientific Temperance and Hygiene, attended at the school 26 May 1941 93-94 today and lectured to pupils on “Food Waste in Wartime”. The classes were organised as follows:-Forms II and I and Std 5-11.30 to 12.30pm. 2.15 to 3pm-Stds 3 and 4 3.15-3.50-Stds 1 and Air Raid Alert-10.55am-11.35 (40 mins) 29 May 1941 94 Air Raid Alert 30 May 1941 94 Miss Skinner is absent this afternoon-leave to take holidays in lieu of Whitsun Holiday duty of 13 Jun 1941 94 Willesden Evacuees Head Teacher left school this afternoon at 2.55pm to attend meeting of H Teachers at 3 Jul 1941 95 Workmen’s Hall at 3pm-re Fire Prevention Order. Meeting convened by Chief Officer of Fire Brigade for O and G UDC Air Raid Alert-2.10-2.30pm 14 Jul 1941 95 Air Raid Alert-3 to 3.45 15 Jul 1941 95 School Educational Year ends today and school closes at 4pm this afternoon for the Midsummer 31 Jul 1941 97 Vacation-the month of August. Official Evacuees, however, will meet each morning throughout the holiday. Miss A M R Jones VT will be in charge Aug 4th to Aug 15th inclusive-Miss M Kerr VT will be in charge-Aug 18th to 29th inclusive School reopened this morning after the Midsummer Vacation. Children have been promoted 1 Sep 1941 97-98 today and the new classes are organised as follows:- Form II-10 Glam and 7 Evac=17 Form I-12 Glam and 3 Evac=15-Miss M R Jones VT Std V-14 Glam and 3 Evac=17-HT Std IV-16 Glam and 10 Evac=26 Std III-7 Glam and 7 Evac=14-Miss M Skinner VT Std II-12 Glam and 5 Evac=17 Std I-10 Glam and 6 Evac=16-Miss M Jenkins Glam Class I-14 Glam and 2 Evac=16 Class IIA-11 Glam and 9 Evac=20-Miss Allison Glam Class IIB-3 Class III -19-Miss M Kerr VT Miss Mary Kerr, Willesden Visiting Teacher is absent from today-taking a fortnight’s holiday-in 15 Sep 1941 99 lieu of holiday duty of Evacuees Miss White HMI and Miss K Davies Dom Subj Organizer visited the school-re school canteens 1 Oct 1941 100 Miss Anita M R Jones, CT Visiting Teacher is granted leave of absence for a fortnight’s 6 Oct 1941 100 compensating holiday from today Miss M Kerr, Visiting teacher terminates duties here today-having been recalled by Willesden 17 Oct 1941 101 LEA; Miss Kerr has been in charge of Classes IIB and III ARP Fire Prevention equipment received from County Hall viz:-12 blankets 30 Oct 1941 101 6 helmets 2 torches 2 spare batteries Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen to the Valley-passing this street below school at 11 Dec 1941 103-104 2.45pm. Instructions received for school children to line the route below the school. Children were marshalled from school at 2.30pm and returned to school at 3pm. The children were thrilled and all expressed themselves delighted with the King and Queen Evacuees will attend at school daily (except Xmas Day) under supervision of Miss A M R Jones 19 Dec 1941 104 VT School assembled today as usual after the Xmas Vacation. Miss A M R Jones VT Willesden-is not 5 Jan 1942 105 present today, taking one day of her compensating holiday. Miss Beryl Mills, CT, commenced duties here today and has been placed in charge of Classes IIB and III (Infants). Previous experience at Acton Priory Infants’ school Jan 1st 1937 to Dec 31st 1941 (5 yrs.) Acton LEA. (Evacuated to Dawlish-Sept 1939 to Oct 1941) Miss A M R Jones VT is present today having been absent 4 days last week as part of her 12 Jan 1942 106 compensating holiday Miss Skinner-Willesden Visiting T is absent today-taking her week’s compensating holiday from 2 Feb 1942 107 today Miss AMR Jones, Willesden VT-is absent today-taking the remaining day due to her as 9 Mar 1942 110 compensating holiday. Mr Rees, Director of Education and Capt. T J Evans, Primary Inspector visited the school the school canteen School assembled as usual today. From today-there is an adjustment of school hours. On the 1 Apr 1942 112 instruction of the D of Educ school resumes normal hours from today-3 hour morning session 2 ½ hours afternoon session, Infants 2 ¼ hours afternoon session. Times of opening and closing school viz:- AM 9.20 to 12.20 PM 1.35 to 4.05pm School assembled as usual this morning after the Easter Vacation-Miss Skinner, VT is absent 13 Apr 1942 112 today-granted a week’s compensating holiday in lieu of holiday duty to Evacuees Dr M D Owen and Nurse Bevington at school conducting a medical routine examination of 8 May 1942 113 “entrants”. 39 Glam and 10 Evacuees and 1 special were examined School closes at end of this morning’s session for the Whitsun Vacation. Evacuees will meet 22 May 1942 114 daily at the Boys’ dept.-under the supervision of Mr Carr-Willesden visiting teacher School assembled as usual this morning after the Whitsun Vacation-all teachers present. 1 Jun 1942 114 Goods received from Messrs E J Arnold for prospective school canteen Goods received from Mess [???] Bros Ltd-school canteen 5 Jun 1942 114 Goods received from Messrs Rapport and Co Ltd Cardiff 11 Jun 1942 115 Good (china and cutlery) received today from Ministry of Works and Buildings stores Dulwich 24 Jun 1942 116 SE. Also-1 knife cleaner-MOWB-Contractors-Mess George Kent, High Holborn-London, WC1. Empties ready for collection by GWR Goods received viz:-from MOWB 2 veg dish covers, 1 plate-to replace breakages in transit, 1 10 Jul 1942 116 scoop-10” 12 enamel plates Miss Skinner terminated duties here today-reporting at Blaengarw G on Mon July 13th. Recalled 10 Jul 1942 116 to Willesden July 25th Sergeant Lewis, Police Force, attended the school this afternoon and lectured to our older girls on ARP Fire Prevention and demonstrated the use of stirrup pump: Stds 4, 5, Forms I and II School closes at 4pm today for the Midsummer Vacation. Evacuees were meeting at Tynewydd 31 Jul 1942 117 B-in charge of Mr Carr School reopened this morning after the Midsummer Vacation-all teachers present. New school 1 Sep 1942 118 year begins today and the children promoted to their new classes-which are as follows: Form II-15 + 1 Evac on books Form I-12 on books=28-K Griffiths HT in charge St V-15 + 2 Evac St IV=8 + 2 Evac =27 Miss A M R Jones in charge St III-9 on books St II-8 + 3 Evac St I-12 + 2 Evac=34=Miss M Jenkins UT in charge Class I-12 on books Class IIA-11 + 2 Evac=25-Miss B Allison in charge Class IIB-4 Class III-18 + 3 Evac-=25-Miss B Miles in charge. Mr Jenkins HMI, visited the school this afternoon-re prospective dinner canteen to be established at the school Mr Jenkins HMI and Miss Parry HMI called at school this morning-a courtesy visit. Mr Jenkins 2 Oct 1942 119 made enquiries re the school canteen School closes this afternoon 4.05p, for Mid-term Autumn Holiday. Miss A M R Jones (Willesden 29 Oct 1942 120 LEA) terminated duties here today. Miss Jones is taking up a new post at Barry G County school “American Thanksgiving Day” History lesson devoted to a lesson on American Thanksgiving Day 26 Nov 1942 122 Parents have been invited to school. Parents were also invited to walk round the school and see 9 Dec 1942 122 children at work and were advised of Road Safety among school children School assembled this morning after Xmas Vacation-all teachers present. One Willesden 4 Jan 1943 123 Evacuee left during the holidays. 6 remain. A trolley for school canteen arrived this morning Dr M D Owen and Nurse Bevington at school conducting a medical inspection of entrants. 7 7 Jan 1943 123-124 pupils recommended for Milk Time of afternoon school for Infants changed to start at 1.45 and end at 4pm 18 Jan 1943 124 Air Raid Alert-3.10pm to 3.45pm. Children were dispersed to their homes 19 Feb 1943 126 LCC Scholarship Examination held this morning. Two Willesden pupils sat the exam at this 5 Mar 1943 128 school. The Exam time table was carried out and the worked scripts packed for Registered Post to the County Hall, Cardiff, by me (HT) Mrs Hopkins CT is absent today having been granted leave of absence for a week, on account of 8 Mar 1943 128 her husband’s leave from the Forces. As no temp assistance has been sent-Mrs Hopkins’ class, Stds 4 and 5 are grouped with Forms I and II-under the charge of the HT Mr Carter from Educ Office Cardiff, delivered 3 new mattresses for the use of Fire Watchers 7 Apr 1943 134 “Wings for Victory” week in our valley. Our school savings effort for the week amounted to 8 May 1943 135 £765 s 6d. Book Salvage Drive. 176 books were collected from the school children and sent to the local Book Salvage Centre. 8 sacks of school salvage-Ex books, cardboard, waste paper tc, were sent off to the Cardiff Waste Paper Co-(The Glam CC Contractors) Miss K Davies DS Org-at school 8 Jun 1943 136 Mrs A Hopkins CT is absent having been granted leave of absence (for 3 days), on account of her 21 Jun 1943 136 husband’s leave from the Forces Mr Jenkins HMI at school re school canteen 30 Jun 1943 137 Nine tables from school canteen arrived-Thro Ministry of Works and Planning 16 Jul 1943 137 Colonel Emerson Davies, Regional Fire Prevention Adviser (Glam) visited the school at midday 23 Jul 1943 138 to inspect Fire Prevention equipment and premises, water supply, access to roof tc 12 forms received from Wake and Dean Ltd (school canteen) 29 Jul 1943 138 School reopened today after the Midsummer Holidays-all teachers present. New school year 1 Sep 1943 139 (Educ) commences today and classes are arranged as follows:- Form II-17 on registers Form I-8 + 2 Evac-K Griffiths HT in charge St 5-13 + 2 Evac St 4-9-Mrs A Hopkins CA in charge St 3-8 + 1 Evac St 2-12 St 1-10-Miss M Jenkins UT in charge Class I-11 on registers Class IIA-13-Miss B Allison in charge Class IIB-8 Class III-7 + 1 Evac-Miss B Miles CA in charge A parcel received from Hammersmith-containing taps tc for new sinks to be installed in 1 Sep 1943 140 connection with school canteen Mrs A Hopkins, CT, is absent today having been granted 2 days leave of absence on account of 24 Sep 1943 140 husband’s leave from the Forces Electric Cooker (school canteen) delivered today (after 4pm)-Clerk of Works-Architects Dept.-in 6 Oct 1943 140 charge of delivery Miss Shelagh, from the Unemployment Exchange, visited school this afternoon to interview 29 Nov 1943 142 leavers Capt. T J Evans, Primary Inspector, visited the school today-re organization of school etc. after 10 Dec 1943 145 HT leaves. Mr Evans also examined text books tc for salvage (owing to bad condition of books) Xmas concert in Infants Dept-3pm. The performance of a Nativity play by the children of Classes 16 Dec 1943 144 I, II and III. The parents were invited and a collection made from them towards The Red Cross Fund I here wish to place on record my appreciation and thanks for all Miss k Griffiths has done on 22 Dec 1943 144 behalf of the Willesden children evacuated to Ogmore and placed in her school. During the greater part of 4 years under her care their health and education has been maintained to our entire satisfaction. Practically all the children of scholarship age were successful in obtaining places for secondary education Wm Carr, Teacher in charge of the Furness Rd School Party, Willesden LEA Received telegram saying that Miss Evans-Domestic Science Teacher must attend Coedffranc 2 Feb 1944 147 centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Capt. T J Evans and Miss Davies visited this school this morning re DS Centre, canteen and also Miss Rees who is still here Mr Jenkins HMI visited this school this morning re the canteen 23 Feb 1944 147-148 LCC Scholarship Examination held this morning. One Willesden pupil from Furness Rd school sat 3 Mar 1944 148-149 the examination at this school. The examination time-table was carried out and the worked scripts packed for Registered Post to the County Hall, Cardiff-by me, acting HT Miss Olwen Rees (DST) has been granted leave of absence this afternoon to attend a Board of 3 May 1944 151 Appeal re her release from the arsenal. She left school at 11am to catch the bus for the interview at 12am A half-holiday has been granted this afternoon to enable the children to attend the secondary 17 May 1944 152 school sports (Salute the Soldier week) Mrs A Hopkins absent today. News received yesterday that her brother was killed in action 25 Jul 1944 154 School re-opened this morning after the Midsummer Vacation. All teachers present. New school 4 Sep 1944 155-156 year (educ) commenced today. Classes are arranged as follows:- Form II-14 + 1 Evac Form I-5 + 1 Evac-Miss M Griffith Std 5-10 + 3 Evac Std 4-11 + 3 Evac-Mrs A Hopkins Std 3-12 + 3 Evac Std 2-7 Std 1-9 + 1 Evac-Miss M Jenkins Class I-8 + 5 Evac Class II-13 and 3 Evac-Miss B Allison Class III-19-Miss E A Rees Mr Griffiths County Artisan came here today to repair cookery range 6 Sep 1944 156 Cookery range completed by Mr Griffiths 8 Sep 1944 156 Mr Jenkins (HMI) visited this school this morning re canteen 25 Sep 1944 157 Dr A Roberts visited the school today. He spent the whole day inspecting all classes chiefly in 23 Nov 1944 159 the Girls’ dept. Dr Bevan and Nurse Bevington also at school this morning. All entrants (16 G and 5 Ev) were examined from end of March. 12 others were examined Capt. T J Evans Primary Inspector and Miss K Davies (Org Dom S) visited this school this 21 Dec 1944 160 afternoon re canteen Miss K M Davies and Mr Cornelius at school this afternoon interviewing cooks and maids for 8 Feb 1945 162 school canteen Mrs James-Canteen Supervisor visited this school 19 Feb 1945 163 Permission was given by the Director for me (B Allison) to go on a visit of observation to 20 Feb 1945 163 Bryncethin school canteen. I left school at 10.50am and returned 2.30pm Mrs H Williams (Cook) and Miss [???] and Mrs J Elliott responded at 9.30am to prepare the 21 Feb 1945 163 canteen Mrs James-Canteen Supervisor at school today re canteen 23 Feb 1945 163 Mrs James at school today 26 Feb 1945 163 The school canteen was opened today. 84 children had dinner (staff 94 altogether) 27 Feb 1945 163 LCC Scholarship Examination held this morning. One Willesden pupil from Harvest Rd school sat 2 Mar 1945 164 the examination at this school. The examination time table was carried out and the worked scripts packed for Registered Post to the County Hall Cardiff by me-acting HT Mrs James-Canteen Supervisor at school 5-9 Mar 164 1945 Miss K M Davies (DS Organizer) and Mrs James visited this school this morning-Miss Davies 14 Mar 1945 165 inspected Miss O Rees (DST). Both had dinner in the canteen School assembled this morning for a short service and then dismissed for the rest of the day. 8 May 1945 167 May 9th was also a holiday School assembled as usual this morning 10 May 1945 167